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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,082.32, 1,053,051 and 418,909.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,082.32, 1,053,051 and 418,909.68 is: 578,093.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,082.32 : 1,053,051 = 418,909.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,082.32/1,053,051 = 418,909.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,082.32x = 1,053,051 × 418,909.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,082.32x = 441,133,252,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,133,252,168.43/763,082.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,093.92

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