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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,144.94, 1,037,974.05 and 461,610.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,144.94, 1,037,974.05 and 461,610.90 is: 637,031.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,144.94 : 1,037,974.05 = 461,610.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,144.94/1,037,974.05 = 461,610.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,144.94x = 1,037,974.05 × 461,610.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,144.94x = 479,140,135,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,140,135,397.15/752,144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,031.65

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