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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,388.86, 1,037,022.92 and 465,001.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,388.86, 1,037,022.92 and 465,001.21 is: 641,767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,388.86 : 1,037,022.92 = 465,001.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,388.86/1,037,022.92 = 465,001.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,388.86x = 1,037,022.92 × 465,001.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,388.86x = 482,216,912,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,216,912,597.73/751,388.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,767.45

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