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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,872.17, 1,052,764.91 and 418,710.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,872.17, 1,052,764.91 and 418,710.36 is: 577,821.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,872.17 : 1,052,764.91 = 418,710.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,872.17/1,052,764.91 = 418,710.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,872.17x = 1,052,764.91 × 418,710.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,872.17x = 440,803,574,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,803,574,461.47/762,872.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,821.02

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