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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,905.48, 1,052,566.26 and 440,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,905.48, 1,052,566.26 and 440,573 is: 607,850.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,905.48 : 1,052,566.26 = 440,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,905.48/1,052,566.26 = 440,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,905.48x = 1,052,566.26 × 440,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,905.48x = 463,732,274,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,732,274,866.98/762,905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,850.23

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