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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,687.80, 1,052,506.23 and 418,529.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,687.80, 1,052,506.23 and 418,529.51 is: 577,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,687.80 : 1,052,506.23 = 418,529.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,687.80/1,052,506.23 = 418,529.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,687.80x = 1,052,506.23 × 418,529.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,687.80x = 440,504,916,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,504,916,713.85/762,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,569.11

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