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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,017.70, 1,125,074.85 and 417,582.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,017.70, 1,125,074.85 and 417,582.82 is: 625,567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,017.70 : 1,125,074.85 = 417,582.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,017.70/1,125,074.85 = 417,582.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,017.70x = 1,125,074.85 × 417,582.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,017.70x = 469,811,928,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,811,928,574.08/751,017.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,567.05

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