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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,869.64, 1,037,353.35 and 461,182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,869.64, 1,037,353.35 and 461,182.51 is: 636,292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,869.64 : 1,037,353.35 = 461,182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,869.64/1,037,353.35 = 461,182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,869.64x = 1,037,353.35 × 461,182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,869.64x = 478,409,221,709.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,409,221,709.91/751,869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,292.78

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