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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,604.35, 1,051,956.77 and 475,626.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,604.35, 1,051,956.77 and 475,626.21 is: 656,091.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,604.35 : 1,051,956.77 = 475,626.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,604.35/1,051,956.77 = 475,626.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,604.35x = 1,051,956.77 × 475,626.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,604.35x = 500,338,209,220.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,338,209,220.81/762,604.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,091.47

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