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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,431.16, 1,124,486.04 and 467,255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,431.16, 1,124,486.04 and 467,255.53 is: 699,228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,431.16 : 1,124,486.04 = 467,255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,431.16/1,124,486.04 = 467,255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,431.16x = 1,124,486.04 × 467,255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,431.16x = 525,422,320,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,422,320,597.80/751,431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,228.82

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