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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,551.56, 1,046,757.78 and 452,972.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,551.56, 1,046,757.78 and 452,972.76 is: 625,076.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,551.56 : 1,046,757.78 = 452,972.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,551.56/1,046,757.78 = 452,972.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,551.56x = 1,046,757.78 × 452,972.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,551.56x = 474,152,760,658.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,152,760,658.07/758,551.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,076.51

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