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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,502.78, 1,038,384.96 and 446,526.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,502.78, 1,038,384.96 and 446,526.42 is: 616,165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,502.78 : 1,038,384.96 = 446,526.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,502.78/1,038,384.96 = 446,526.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,502.78x = 1,038,384.96 × 446,526.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,502.78x = 463,666,318,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,666,318,770.64/752,502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,165.59

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