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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,131.04, 1,045,782.25 and 489,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,131.04, 1,045,782.25 and 489,859.04 is: 675,722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,131.04 : 1,045,782.25 = 489,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,131.04/1,045,782.25 = 489,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,131.04x = 1,045,782.25 × 489,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,131.04x = 512,285,889,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,285,889,034.04/758,131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,722.09

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