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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,361.60, 1,036,985.28 and 464,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,361.60, 1,036,985.28 and 464,974 is: 641,729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,361.60 : 1,036,985.28 = 464,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,361.60/1,036,985.28 = 464,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,361.60x = 1,036,985.28 × 464,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,361.60x = 482,171,193,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,171,193,582.72/751,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,729.89

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