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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,740.85, 1,036,125.45 and 460,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,740.85, 1,036,125.45 and 460,301.04 is: 635,278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,740.85 : 1,036,125.45 = 460,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,740.85/1,036,125.45 = 460,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,740.85x = 1,036,125.45 × 460,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,740.85x = 476,929,622,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,929,622,205.47/750,740.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,278.63

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