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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,695.90, 1,144,757.37 and 403,133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,695.90, 1,144,757.37 and 403,133.62 is: 605,077.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,695.90 : 1,144,757.37 = 403,133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,695.90/1,144,757.37 = 403,133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,695.90x = 1,144,757.37 × 403,133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,695.90x = 461,490,182,589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,490,182,589.78/762,695.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,077.57

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