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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,278.72, 1,044,858.24 and 462,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,278.72, 1,044,858.24 and 462,853.92 is: 638,624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,278.72 : 1,044,858.24 = 462,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,278.72/1,044,858.24 = 462,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,278.72x = 1,044,858.24 × 462,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,278.72x = 483,616,732,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,616,732,228.30/757,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,624.48

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