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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,963.12, 1,052,867.88 and 418,798.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,963.12, 1,052,867.88 and 418,798.80 is: 577,930.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,963.12 : 1,052,867.88 = 418,798.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,963.12/1,052,867.88 = 418,798.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,963.12x = 1,052,867.88 × 418,798.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,963.12x = 440,939,804,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,939,804,702.54/762,963.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,930.69

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