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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,371.64, 1,036,999.16 and 464,983.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,371.64, 1,036,999.16 and 464,983.96 is: 641,743.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,371.64 : 1,036,999.16 = 464,983.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,371.64/1,036,999.16 = 464,983.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,371.64x = 1,036,999.16 × 464,983.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,371.64x = 482,187,975,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,187,975,933.47/751,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,743.65

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