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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,728, 1,048,832.16 and 661,951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,728, 1,048,832.16 and 661,951.04 is: 910,253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,728 : 1,048,832.16 = 661,951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,728/1,048,832.16 = 661,951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,728x = 1,048,832.16 × 661,951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,728x = 694,275,539,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,275,539,097.45/762,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,253.12

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