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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,406, 1,051,431.48 and 475,952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,406, 1,051,431.48 and 475,952.56 is: 656,384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,406 : 1,051,431.48 = 475,952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,406/1,051,431.48 = 475,952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,406x = 1,051,431.48 × 475,952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,406x = 500,431,504,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,431,504,570.59/762,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,384.53

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