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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,741.85, 1,036,126.83 and 460,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,741.85, 1,036,126.83 and 460,302.04 is: 635,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,741.85 : 1,036,126.83 = 460,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,741.85/1,036,126.83 = 460,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,741.85x = 1,036,126.83 × 460,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,741.85x = 476,931,293,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,931,293,547.73/750,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,280.01

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