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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,426.79, 1,124,479.49 and 467,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,426.79, 1,124,479.49 and 467,251.16 is: 699,222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,426.79 : 1,124,479.49 = 467,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,426.79/1,124,479.49 = 467,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,426.79x = 1,124,479.49 × 467,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,426.79x = 525,414,338,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,414,338,140.06/751,426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,222.26

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