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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,512.78, 1,038,467.64 and 450,706.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,512.78, 1,038,467.64 and 450,706.78 is: 621,975.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,512.78 : 1,038,467.64 = 450,706.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,512.78/1,038,467.64 = 450,706.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,512.78x = 1,038,467.64 × 450,706.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,512.78x = 468,044,406,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,044,406,611.61/752,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,975.36

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