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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,427.10, 1,143,640.65 and 419,942.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,427.10, 1,143,640.65 and 419,942.90 is: 629,914.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,427.10 : 1,143,640.65 = 419,942.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,427.10/1,143,640.65 = 419,942.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,427.10x = 1,143,640.65 × 419,942.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,427.10x = 480,263,771,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,263,771,118.89/762,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,914.35

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