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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,165, 1,038,911.28 and 447,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,165, 1,038,911.28 and 447,039.68 is: 616,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,165 : 1,038,911.28 = 447,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,165/1,038,911.28 = 447,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,165x = 1,038,911.28 × 447,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,165x = 464,434,566,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,434,566,159.59/753,165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,643.85

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