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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,287.89, 1,141,907.32 and 458,514.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,287.89, 1,141,907.32 and 458,514.31 is: 686,854.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,287.89 : 1,141,907.32 = 458,514.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,287.89/1,141,907.32 = 458,514.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,287.89x = 1,141,907.32 × 458,514.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,287.89x = 523,580,844,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,580,844,621.18/762,287.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,854.47

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