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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,362.60, 1,036,986.66 and 464,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,362.60, 1,036,986.66 and 464,975 is: 641,731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,362.60 : 1,036,986.66 = 464,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,362.60/1,036,986.66 = 464,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,362.60x = 1,036,986.66 × 464,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,362.60x = 482,172,872,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,172,872,233.50/751,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,731.27

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