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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,877.37, 1,144,315.83 and 594,523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,877.37, 1,144,315.83 and 594,523.64 is: 891,785.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,877.37 : 1,144,315.83 = 594,523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,877.37/1,144,315.83 = 594,523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,877.37x = 1,144,315.83 × 594,523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,877.37x = 680,322,806,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,322,806,839.64/762,877.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,785.28

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