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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,479.72, 1,052,110.50 and 440,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,479.72, 1,052,110.50 and 440,138.60 is: 607,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,479.72 : 1,052,110.50 = 440,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,479.72/1,052,110.50 = 440,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,479.72x = 1,052,110.50 × 440,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,479.72x = 463,074,442,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,074,442,515.30/762,479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,326.90

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