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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,378.87, 1,052,096.88 and 418,232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,378.87, 1,052,096.88 and 418,232.37 is: 577,168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,378.87 : 1,052,096.88 = 418,232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,378.87/1,052,096.88 = 418,232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,378.87x = 1,052,096.88 × 418,232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,378.87x = 440,020,971,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,020,971,592.01/762,378.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,168.37

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