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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,430.41, 1,124,484.92 and 467,254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,430.41, 1,124,484.92 and 467,254.78 is: 699,227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,430.41 : 1,124,484.92 = 467,254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,430.41/1,124,484.92 = 467,254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,430.41x = 1,124,484.92 × 467,254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,430.41x = 525,420,955,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,420,955,076.06/751,430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,227.70

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