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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,516.91, 1,144,279.45 and 562,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,516.91, 1,144,279.45 and 562,059.60 is: 841,254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,516.91 : 1,144,279.45 = 562,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,516.91/1,144,279.45 = 562,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,516.91x = 1,144,279.45 × 562,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,516.91x = 643,153,246,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,153,246,366.75/764,516.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,254.44

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