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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,279.62, 1,051,938.56 and 418,108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,279.62, 1,051,938.56 and 418,108.41 is: 576,985.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,279.62 : 1,051,938.56 = 418,108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,279.62/1,051,938.56 = 418,108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,279.62x = 1,051,938.56 × 418,108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,279.62x = 439,824,359,784.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,824,359,784.56/762,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,985.60

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