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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,975.68, 1,044,707.46 and 462,798.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,975.68, 1,044,707.46 and 462,798.01 is: 638,710.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,975.68 : 1,044,707.46 = 462,798.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,975.68/1,044,707.46 = 462,798.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,975.68x = 1,044,707.46 × 462,798.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,975.68x = 483,488,533,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,488,533,520.16/756,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,710.79

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