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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,253.21, 1,051,902.25 and 418,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,253.21, 1,051,902.25 and 418,082.14 is: 576,949.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,253.21 : 1,051,902.25 = 418,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,253.21/1,051,902.25 = 418,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,253.21x = 1,051,902.25 × 418,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,253.21x = 439,781,543,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,781,543,750.82/762,253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,949.42

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