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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,975.40, 1,129,463.10 and 647,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,975.40, 1,129,463.10 and 647,999.40 is: 971,999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,975.40 : 1,129,463.10 = 647,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,975.40/1,129,463.10 = 647,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,975.40x = 1,129,463.10 × 647,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,975.40x = 731,891,411,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,891,411,122.14/752,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,999.10

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