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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,946.91, 1,134,135.08 and 456,796.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,946.91, 1,134,135.08 and 456,796.78 is: 684,419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,946.91 : 1,134,135.08 = 456,796.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,946.91/1,134,135.08 = 456,796.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,946.91x = 1,134,135.08 × 456,796.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,946.91x = 518,069,244,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,069,244,674.38/756,946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,419.53

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