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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,381.52, 1,037,012.88 and 464,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,381.52, 1,037,012.88 and 464,994.08 is: 641,757.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,381.52 : 1,037,012.88 = 464,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,381.52/1,037,012.88 = 464,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,381.52x = 1,037,012.88 × 464,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,381.52x = 482,204,850,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,204,850,083.75/751,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,757.67

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