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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,337.84, 1,046,707.92 and 471,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,337.84, 1,046,707.92 and 471,695.04 is: 651,064.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,337.84 : 1,046,707.92 = 471,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,337.84/1,046,707.92 = 471,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,337.84x = 1,046,707.92 × 471,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,337.84x = 493,726,934,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,726,934,192.72/758,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,064.62

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