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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,463, 1,038,059.82 and 446,552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,463, 1,038,059.82 and 446,552.26 is: 616,040.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,463 : 1,038,059.82 = 446,552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,463/1,038,059.82 = 446,552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,463x = 1,038,059.82 × 446,552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,463x = 463,547,956,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,547,956,041.04/752,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,040.86

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