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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,429.78, 1,124,483.98 and 467,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,429.78, 1,124,483.98 and 467,254.16 is: 699,226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,429.78 : 1,124,483.98 = 467,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,429.78/1,124,483.98 = 467,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,429.78x = 1,124,483.98 × 467,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,429.78x = 525,419,817,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,419,817,508.36/751,429.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,226.77

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