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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,958.72, 1,052,760 and 440,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,958.72, 1,052,760 and 440,617.60 is: 607,981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,958.72 : 1,052,760 = 440,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,958.72/1,052,760 = 440,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,958.72x = 1,052,760 × 440,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,958.72x = 463,864,584,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,864,584,576/762,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,981.23

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