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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,788.58, 1,052,578.60 and 452,637.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,788.58, 1,052,578.60 and 452,637.71 is: 624,598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,788.58 : 1,052,578.60 = 452,637.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,788.58/1,052,578.60 = 452,637.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,788.58x = 1,052,578.60 × 452,637.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,788.58x = 476,436,767,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,436,767,197.78/762,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,598.71

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