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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,598.97, 1,046,887.16 and 452,852.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,598.97, 1,046,887.16 and 452,852.88 is: 624,949.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,598.97 : 1,046,887.16 = 452,852.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,598.97/1,046,887.16 = 452,852.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,598.97x = 1,046,887.16 × 452,852.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,598.97x = 474,085,865,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,085,865,441.02/758,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,949.26

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