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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,369.64, 1,036,996.40 and 464,981.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,369.64, 1,036,996.40 and 464,981.96 is: 641,740.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,369.64 : 1,036,996.40 = 464,981.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,369.64/1,036,996.40 = 464,981.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,369.64x = 1,036,996.40 × 464,981.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,369.64x = 482,184,618,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,184,618,584.94/751,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,740.89

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