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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,285.24, 1,051,946.33 and 418,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,285.24, 1,051,946.33 and 418,114.04 is: 576,993.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,285.24 : 1,051,946.33 = 418,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,285.24/1,051,946.33 = 418,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,285.24x = 1,051,946.33 × 418,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,285.24x = 439,833,522,549.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,833,522,549.17/762,285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,993.36

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