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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,419.94, 1,038,696.74 and 476,915.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,419.94, 1,038,696.74 and 476,915.45 is: 658,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,419.94 : 1,038,696.74 = 476,915.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,419.94/1,038,696.74 = 476,915.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,419.94x = 1,038,696.74 × 476,915.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,419.94x = 495,370,526,959.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,370,526,959.66/752,419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,369.75

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