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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,279.08, 1,126,918.62 and 455,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,279.08, 1,126,918.62 and 455,169 is: 682,753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,279.08 : 1,126,918.62 = 455,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,279.08/1,126,918.62 = 455,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,279.08x = 1,126,918.62 × 455,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,279.08x = 512,938,421,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,938,421,346.78/751,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,753.50

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