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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,520.56, 1,046,883 and 621,342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,520.56, 1,046,883 and 621,342.64 is: 858,686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,520.56 : 1,046,883 = 621,342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,520.56/1,046,883 = 621,342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,520.56x = 1,046,883 × 621,342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,520.56x = 650,473,046,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,473,046,991.12/757,520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,686.99

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