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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,392, 1,037,027.25 and 465,004.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,392, 1,037,027.25 and 465,004.35 is: 641,771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,392 : 1,037,027.25 = 465,004.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,392/1,037,027.25 = 465,004.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,392x = 1,037,027.25 × 465,004.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,392x = 482,222,182,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,222,182,318.54/751,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,771.78

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