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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,141.88, 1,125,954.66 and 470,855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,141.88, 1,125,954.66 and 470,855.96 is: 705,808.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,141.88 : 1,125,954.66 = 470,855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,141.88/1,125,954.66 = 470,855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,141.88x = 1,125,954.66 × 470,855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,141.88x = 530,162,462,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,162,462,350.77/751,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,808.68

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