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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,839.72, 1,043,019.42 and 469,353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,839.72, 1,043,019.42 and 469,353.64 is: 647,683.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,839.72 : 1,043,019.42 = 469,353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,839.72/1,043,019.42 = 469,353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,839.72x = 1,043,019.42 × 469,353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,839.72x = 489,544,961,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,544,961,367.69/755,839.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,683.56

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