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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,278.24, 1,044,950.15 and 463,075.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,278.24, 1,044,950.15 and 463,075.82 is: 638,987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,278.24 : 1,044,950.15 = 463,075.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,278.24/1,044,950.15 = 463,075.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,278.24x = 1,044,950.15 × 463,075.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,278.24x = 483,891,147,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,891,147,421.88/757,278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,987.26

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