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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,601.60, 1,051,952.97 and 475,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,601.60, 1,051,952.97 and 475,623.46 is: 656,087.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,601.60 : 1,051,952.97 = 475,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,601.60/1,051,952.97 = 475,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,601.60x = 1,051,952.97 × 475,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,601.60x = 500,333,511,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,333,511,348.68/762,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,087.68

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