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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,597.86, 1,046,885.62 and 452,851.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,597.86, 1,046,885.62 and 452,851.77 is: 624,947.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,597.86 : 1,046,885.62 = 452,851.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,597.86/1,046,885.62 = 452,851.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,597.86x = 1,046,885.62 × 452,851.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,597.86x = 474,084,002,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,084,002,724.68/758,597.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,947.72

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