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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,971.86, 752,155.09 and 450,986.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,971.86, 752,155.09 and 450,986.74 is: 675,758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,971.86 : 752,155.09 = 450,986.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,971.86/752,155.09 = 450,986.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,971.86x = 752,155.09 × 450,986.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,971.86x = 339,211,970,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,211,970,274.05/501,971.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,758.94

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