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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,009.14, 1,055,647.53 and 442,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,009.14, 1,055,647.53 and 442,739.20 is: 610,942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,009.14 : 1,055,647.53 = 442,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,009.14/1,055,647.53 = 442,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,009.14x = 1,055,647.53 × 442,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,009.14x = 467,376,542,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,376,542,914.18/765,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,942.43

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