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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,244.62, 1,051,881.82 and 471,779.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,244.62, 1,051,881.82 and 471,779.11 is: 651,045.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,244.62 : 1,051,881.82 = 471,779.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,244.62/1,051,881.82 = 471,779.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,244.62x = 1,051,881.82 × 471,779.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,244.62x = 496,255,868,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,255,868,864.78/762,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,045.42

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