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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,658.15, 1,047,183.66 and 468,361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,658.15, 1,047,183.66 and 468,361.17 is: 646,483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,658.15 : 1,047,183.66 = 468,361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,658.15/1,047,183.66 = 468,361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,658.15x = 1,047,183.66 × 468,361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,658.15x = 490,460,164,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,460,164,202.48/758,658.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,483.75

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