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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,249.95, 1,051,897.77 and 418,078.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,249.95, 1,051,897.77 and 418,078.88 is: 576,944.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,249.95 : 1,051,897.77 = 418,078.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,249.95/1,051,897.77 = 418,078.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,249.95x = 1,051,897.77 × 418,078.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,249.95x = 439,776,242,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,776,242,095.45/762,249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,944.93

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