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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,842.94, 1,057,152.47 and 602,072.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,842.94, 1,057,152.47 and 602,072.21 is: 831,087.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,842.94 : 1,057,152.47 = 602,072.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,842.94/1,057,152.47 = 602,072.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,842.94x = 1,057,152.47 × 602,072.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,842.94x = 636,482,123,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,482,123,552.38/765,842.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,087.02

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