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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,166, 1,038,912.66 and 447,040.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,166, 1,038,912.66 and 447,040.68 is: 616,645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,166 : 1,038,912.66 = 447,040.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,166/1,038,912.66 = 447,040.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,166x = 1,038,912.66 × 447,040.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,166x = 464,436,221,987.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,436,221,987.01/753,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,645.23

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