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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,875.37, 1,057,049.72 and 443,585.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,875.37, 1,057,049.72 and 443,585.37 is: 612,229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,875.37 : 1,057,049.72 = 443,585.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,875.37/1,057,049.72 = 443,585.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,875.37x = 1,057,049.72 × 443,585.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,875.37x = 468,891,783,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,891,783,651.42/765,875.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,229.88

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