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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,277.30, 1,036,370.48 and 460,953.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,277.30, 1,036,370.48 and 460,953.63 is: 635,875.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,277.30 : 1,036,370.48 = 460,953.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,277.30/1,036,370.48 = 460,953.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,277.30x = 1,036,370.48 × 460,953.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,277.30x = 477,718,732,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,718,732,476.07/751,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,875.38

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