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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,842.76, 1,038,466.58 and 446,717.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,842.76, 1,038,466.58 and 446,717.43 is: 616,199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,842.76 : 1,038,466.58 = 446,717.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,842.76/1,038,466.58 = 446,717.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,842.76x = 1,038,466.58 × 446,717.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,842.76x = 463,901,119,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,901,119,524.90/752,842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,199.22

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