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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,632.74, 1,039,119.57 and 466,456.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,632.74, 1,039,119.57 and 466,456.50 is: 644,011.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,632.74 : 1,039,119.57 = 466,456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,632.74/1,039,119.57 = 466,456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,632.74x = 1,039,119.57 × 466,456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,632.74x = 484,704,077,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,704,077,703.71/752,632.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,011.42

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