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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,812.06, 1,052,884.86 and 476,159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,812.06, 1,052,884.86 and 476,159.54 is: 657,227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,812.06 : 1,052,884.86 = 476,159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,812.06/1,052,884.86 = 476,159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,812.06x = 1,052,884.86 × 476,159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,812.06x = 501,341,170,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,341,170,610.56/762,812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,227.64

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