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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,493.52, 1,141,936.77 and 662,108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,493.52, 1,141,936.77 and 662,108.15 is: 991,596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,493.52 : 1,141,936.77 = 662,108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,493.52/1,141,936.77 = 662,108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,493.52x = 1,141,936.77 × 662,108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,493.52x = 756,085,642,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,085,642,201.68/762,493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,596.15

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