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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,598.72, 1,046,886.81 and 452,852.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,598.72, 1,046,886.81 and 452,852.63 is: 624,948.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,598.72 : 1,046,886.81 = 452,852.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,598.72/1,046,886.81 = 452,852.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,598.72x = 1,046,886.81 × 452,852.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,598.72x = 474,085,439,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,085,439,986.38/758,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,948.91

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