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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,359.60, 1,036,982.52 and 464,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,359.60, 1,036,982.52 and 464,972 is: 641,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,359.60 : 1,036,982.52 = 464,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,359.60/1,036,982.52 = 464,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,359.60x = 1,036,982.52 × 464,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,359.60x = 482,167,836,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,167,836,289.44/751,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,727.13

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