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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,358.60, 1,036,981.14 and 464,971

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,358.60, 1,036,981.14 and 464,971 is: 641,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,358.60 : 1,036,981.14 = 464,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,358.60/1,036,981.14 = 464,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,358.60x = 1,036,981.14 × 464,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,358.60x = 482,166,157,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,166,157,646.94/751,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,725.75

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