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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,683.79, 1,038,231.20 and 446,543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,683.79, 1,038,231.20 and 446,543.48 is: 615,949.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,683.79 : 1,038,231.20 = 446,543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,683.79/1,038,231.20 = 446,543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,683.79x = 1,038,231.20 × 446,543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,683.79x = 463,615,376,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,615,376,804.51/752,683.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,949.73

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