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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,278.53, 1,053,179.98 and 648,756.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,278.53, 1,053,179.98 and 648,756.83 is: 896,336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,278.53 : 1,053,179.98 = 648,756.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,278.53/1,053,179.98 = 648,756.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,278.53x = 1,053,179.98 × 648,756.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,278.53x = 683,257,700,789.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,257,700,789.31/762,278.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,336.02

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