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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,129.04, 1,057,236.40 and 417,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,129.04, 1,057,236.40 and 417,261.52 is: 575,809.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,129.04 : 1,057,236.40 = 417,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,129.04/1,057,236.40 = 417,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,129.04x = 1,057,236.40 × 417,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,129.04x = 441,144,067,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,144,067,263.33/766,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,809.09

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