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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,902.16, 1,145,106.54 and 572,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,902.16, 1,145,106.54 and 572,701.20 is: 859,617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,902.16 : 1,145,106.54 = 572,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,902.16/1,145,106.54 = 572,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,902.16x = 1,145,106.54 × 572,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,902.16x = 655,803,889,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,803,889,585.85/762,902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,617.29

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