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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,239.52, 1,046,602.20 and 467,939.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,239.52, 1,046,602.20 and 467,939.84 is: 645,899.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,239.52 : 1,046,602.20 = 467,939.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,239.52/1,046,602.20 = 467,939.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,239.52x = 1,046,602.20 × 467,939.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,239.52x = 489,746,866,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,746,866,011.65/758,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,899.95

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