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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,846.17, 1,052,741.07 and 418,714.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,846.17, 1,052,741.07 and 418,714.29 is: 577,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,846.17 : 1,052,741.07 = 418,714.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,846.17/1,052,741.07 = 418,714.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,846.17x = 1,052,741.07 × 418,714.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,846.17x = 440,797,729,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,797,729,678.89/762,846.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,833.05

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