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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,371.86, 1,036,999.50 and 464,984.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,371.86, 1,036,999.50 and 464,984.22 is: 641,744.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,371.86 : 1,036,999.50 = 464,984.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,371.86/1,036,999.50 = 464,984.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,371.86x = 1,036,999.50 × 464,984.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,371.86x = 482,188,403,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,188,403,647.89/751,371.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,744.03

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