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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,341.15, 1,043,802.41 and 462,116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,341.15, 1,043,802.41 and 462,116.82 is: 637,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,341.15 : 1,043,802.41 = 462,116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,341.15/1,043,802.41 = 462,116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,341.15x = 1,043,802.41 × 462,116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,341.15x = 482,358,655,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,358,655,487.09/756,341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,752.76

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