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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,251.12, 1,051,830.68 and 440,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,251.12, 1,051,830.68 and 440,065.20 is: 607,246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,251.12 : 1,051,830.68 = 440,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,251.12/1,051,830.68 = 440,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,251.12x = 1,051,830.68 × 440,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,251.12x = 462,874,078,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,874,078,560.34/762,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,246.18

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