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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,530.74, 1,038,978.81 and 466,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,530.74, 1,038,978.81 and 466,354.50 is: 643,870.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,530.74 : 1,038,978.81 = 466,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,530.74/1,038,978.81 = 466,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,530.74x = 1,038,978.81 × 466,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,530.74x = 484,532,443,448.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,532,443,448.15/752,530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,870.63

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