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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,339.17, 1,046,981.37 and 482,852.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,339.17, 1,046,981.37 and 482,852.50 is: 666,637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,339.17 : 1,046,981.37 = 482,852.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,339.17/1,046,981.37 = 482,852.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,339.17x = 1,046,981.37 × 482,852.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,339.17x = 505,537,571,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,537,571,957.93/758,339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,637.82

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