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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,932.96, 1,041,841.74 and 468,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,932.96, 1,041,841.74 and 468,545.28 is: 646,613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,932.96 : 1,041,841.74 = 468,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,932.96/1,041,841.74 = 468,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,932.96x = 1,041,841.74 × 468,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,932.96x = 488,150,029,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,150,029,783.99/754,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,613.75

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