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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,172.38, 1,057,317.83 and 444,069.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,172.38, 1,057,317.83 and 444,069.31 is: 612,815.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,172.38 : 1,057,317.83 = 444,069.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,172.38/1,057,317.83 = 444,069.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,172.38x = 1,057,317.83 × 444,069.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,172.38x = 469,522,399,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,522,399,218.80/766,172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,815.62

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