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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,282.41, 1,057,469.58 and 444,179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,282.41, 1,057,469.58 and 444,179.43 is: 612,967.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,282.41 : 1,057,469.58 = 444,179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,282.41/1,057,469.58 = 444,179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,282.41x = 1,057,469.58 × 444,179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,282.41x = 469,706,235,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,706,235,286.74/766,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,967.53

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