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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,745.15, 1,042,851.20 and 465,310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,745.15, 1,042,851.20 and 465,310.64 is: 642,081.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,745.15 : 1,042,851.20 = 465,310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,745.15/1,042,851.20 = 465,310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,745.15x = 1,042,851.20 × 465,310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,745.15x = 485,249,759,296.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,249,759,296.77/755,745.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,081.21

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