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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,868.64, 1,037,351.97 and 461,181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,868.64, 1,037,351.97 and 461,181.51 is: 636,291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,868.64 : 1,037,351.97 = 461,181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,868.64/1,037,351.97 = 461,181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,868.64x = 1,037,351.97 × 461,181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,868.64x = 478,407,547,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,407,547,926.08/751,868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,291.40

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