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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,607.26, 1,052,362.80 and 418,434.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,607.26, 1,052,362.80 and 418,434.61 is: 577,420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,607.26 : 1,052,362.80 = 418,434.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,607.26/1,052,362.80 = 418,434.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,607.26x = 1,052,362.80 × 418,434.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,607.26x = 440,345,017,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,345,017,796.51/762,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,420.44

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