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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,484.71, 1,057,749.89 and 417,623.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,484.71, 1,057,749.89 and 417,623.46 is: 576,320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,484.71 : 1,057,749.89 = 417,623.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,484.71/1,057,749.89 = 417,623.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,484.71x = 1,057,749.89 × 417,623.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,484.71x = 441,741,171,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,741,171,120.72/766,484.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,320.92

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