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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,451.95, 1,061,292.96 and 540,060.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,451.95, 1,061,292.96 and 540,060.41 is: 744,896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,451.95 : 1,061,292.96 = 540,060.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,451.95/1,061,292.96 = 540,060.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,451.95x = 1,061,292.96 × 540,060.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,451.95x = 573,162,313,760.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,162,313,760.95/769,451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,896.82

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