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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,975.56, 1,044,707.29 and 462,797.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,975.56, 1,044,707.29 and 462,797.89 is: 638,710.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,975.56 : 1,044,707.29 = 462,797.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,975.56/1,044,707.29 = 462,797.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,975.56x = 1,044,707.29 × 462,797.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,975.56x = 483,488,325,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,488,325,710.86/756,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,710.62

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