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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,904.48, 1,052,564.88 and 440,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,904.48, 1,052,564.88 and 440,572 is: 607,848.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,904.48 : 1,052,564.88 = 440,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,904.48/1,052,564.88 = 440,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,904.48x = 1,052,564.88 × 440,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,904.48x = 463,730,614,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,730,614,311.36/762,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,848.85

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