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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,849.95, 1,044,473.96 and 462,547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,849.95, 1,044,473.96 and 462,547.35 is: 638,328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,849.95 : 1,044,473.96 = 462,547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,849.95/1,044,473.96 = 462,547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,849.95x = 1,044,473.96 × 462,547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,849.95x = 483,118,660,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,118,660,029.27/756,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,328.20

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