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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,865.96, 1,037,290.34 and 479,944.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,865.96, 1,037,290.34 and 479,944.04 is: 662,141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,865.96 : 1,037,290.34 = 479,944.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,865.96/1,037,290.34 = 479,944.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,865.96x = 1,037,290.34 × 479,944.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,865.96x = 497,841,316,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,841,316,432.57/751,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,141.05

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