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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,341.65, 1,043,803.10 and 462,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,341.65, 1,043,803.10 and 462,117.33 is: 637,753.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,341.65 : 1,043,803.10 = 462,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,341.65/1,043,803.10 = 462,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,341.65x = 1,043,803.10 × 462,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,341.65x = 482,359,497,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,359,497,554.00/756,341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,753.45

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