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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,142.40, 1,126,682.70 and 466,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,142.40, 1,126,682.70 and 466,957.60 is: 699,485.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,142.40 : 1,126,682.70 = 466,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,142.40/1,126,682.70 = 466,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,142.40x = 1,126,682.70 × 466,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,142.40x = 526,113,049,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,113,049,553.52/752,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,485.96

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