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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,732, 1,048,837.68 and 661,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,732, 1,048,837.68 and 661,955.04 is: 910,258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,732 : 1,048,837.68 = 661,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,732/1,048,837.68 = 661,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,732x = 1,048,837.68 × 661,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,732x = 694,283,388,417.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,283,388,417.91/762,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,258.63

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