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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,096.98, 1,039,017.16 and 481,321.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,096.98, 1,039,017.16 and 481,321.74 is: 664,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,096.98 : 1,039,017.16 = 481,321.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,096.98/1,039,017.16 = 481,321.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,096.98x = 1,039,017.16 × 481,321.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,096.98x = 500,101,547,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,101,547,341.06/753,096.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,059.96

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