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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,983.76, 1,052,868.60 and 476,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,983.76, 1,052,868.60 and 476,486.76 is: 657,521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,983.76 : 1,052,868.60 = 476,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,983.76/1,052,868.60 = 476,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,983.76x = 1,052,868.60 × 476,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,983.76x = 501,677,947,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,677,947,919.74/762,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,521.14

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