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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,742.35, 1,036,127.52 and 460,302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,742.35, 1,036,127.52 and 460,302.54 is: 635,280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,742.35 : 1,036,127.52 = 460,302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,742.35/1,036,127.52 = 460,302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,742.35x = 1,036,127.52 × 460,302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,742.35x = 476,932,129,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,932,129,219.90/750,742.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,280.70

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