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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,938.32, 1,053,044.76 and 440,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,938.32, 1,053,044.76 and 440,834.80 is: 608,461.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,938.32 : 1,053,044.76 = 440,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,938.32/1,053,044.76 = 440,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,938.32x = 1,053,044.76 × 440,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,938.32x = 464,218,776,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,218,776,165.65/762,938.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,461.74

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