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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,374.88, 1,037,003.66 and 464,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,374.88, 1,037,003.66 and 464,987.20 is: 641,748.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,374.88 : 1,037,003.66 = 464,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,374.88/1,037,003.66 = 464,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,374.88x = 1,037,003.66 × 464,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,374.88x = 482,193,428,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,193,428,253.15/751,374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,748.14

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