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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,285.14, 1,040,950.86 and 467,897.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,285.14, 1,040,950.86 and 467,897.49 is: 645,721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,285.14 : 1,040,950.86 = 467,897.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,285.14/1,040,950.86 = 467,897.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,285.14x = 1,040,950.86 × 467,897.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,285.14x = 487,058,294,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,058,294,607.34/754,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,721.72

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