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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,514.42, 1,037,200.70 and 475,897.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,514.42, 1,037,200.70 and 475,897.43 is: 656,808.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,514.42 : 1,037,200.70 = 475,897.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,514.42/1,037,200.70 = 475,897.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,514.42x = 1,037,200.70 × 475,897.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,514.42x = 493,601,151,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,601,151,306.95/751,514.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,808.62

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