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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,872.06, 1,144,628.33 and 474,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,872.06, 1,144,628.33 and 474,924.52 is: 712,586.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,872.06 : 1,144,628.33 = 474,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,872.06/1,144,628.33 = 474,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,872.06x = 1,144,628.33 × 474,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,872.06x = 543,612,059,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,612,059,259.81/762,872.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,586.14

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