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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,473.87, 1,057,734.99 and 417,612.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,473.87, 1,057,734.99 and 417,612.54 is: 576,305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,473.87 : 1,057,734.99 = 417,612.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,473.87/1,057,734.99 = 417,612.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,473.87x = 1,057,734.99 × 417,612.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,473.87x = 441,723,395,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,723,395,820.78/766,473.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,305.88

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