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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,523.56, 1,045,760.98 and 471,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,523.56, 1,045,760.98 and 471,135.96 is: 650,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,523.56 : 1,045,760.98 = 471,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,523.56/1,045,760.98 = 471,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,523.56x = 1,045,760.98 × 471,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,523.56x = 492,695,603,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,695,603,242.84/757,523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,403.01

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