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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,487.44, 1,052,280.36 and 440,256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,487.44, 1,052,280.36 and 440,256.48 is: 607,581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,487.44 : 1,052,280.36 = 440,256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,487.44/1,052,280.36 = 440,256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,487.44x = 1,052,280.36 × 440,256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,487.44x = 463,273,247,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,273,247,266.73/762,487.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,581.48

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