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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,643.99, 1,127,859.34 and 465,337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,643.99, 1,127,859.34 and 465,337.24 is: 696,396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,643.99 : 1,127,859.34 = 465,337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,643.99/1,127,859.34 = 465,337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,643.99x = 1,127,859.34 × 465,337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,643.99x = 524,834,952,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,834,952,383.82/753,643.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,396.39

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