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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,876.87, 1,144,315.08 and 594,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,876.87, 1,144,315.08 and 594,523.13 is: 891,784.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,876.87 : 1,144,315.08 = 594,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,876.87/1,144,315.08 = 594,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,876.87x = 1,144,315.08 × 594,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,876.87x = 680,321,783,067.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,321,783,067.80/762,876.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,784.52

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