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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,269.43, 1,036,359.60 and 460,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,269.43, 1,036,359.60 and 460,945.76 is: 635,864.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,269.43 : 1,036,359.60 = 460,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,269.43/1,036,359.60 = 460,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,269.43x = 1,036,359.60 × 460,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,269.43x = 477,705,556,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,705,556,544.95/751,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,864.49

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