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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,661.26, 1,031,752.71 and 687,475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,661.26, 1,031,752.71 and 687,475.02 is: 948,697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,661.26 : 1,031,752.71 = 687,475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,661.26/1,031,752.71 = 687,475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,661.26x = 1,031,752.71 × 687,475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,661.26x = 709,304,214,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,304,214,942.30/747,661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948,697.30

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