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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,357.70, 1,036,984.91 and 475,741.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,357.70, 1,036,984.91 and 475,741.17 is: 656,593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,357.70 : 1,036,984.91 = 475,741.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,357.70/1,036,984.91 = 475,741.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,357.70x = 1,036,984.91 × 475,741.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,357.70x = 493,336,406,792.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,336,406,792.11/751,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,593.27

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