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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,490.84, 1,046,918.52 and 471,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,490.84, 1,046,918.52 and 471,848.04 is: 651,275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,490.84 : 1,046,918.52 = 471,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,490.84/1,046,918.52 = 471,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,490.84x = 1,046,918.52 × 471,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,490.84x = 493,986,451,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,986,451,701.70/758,490.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,275.43

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