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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,722.87, 1,046,947.98 and 452,742.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,722.87, 1,046,947.98 and 452,742.54 is: 624,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,722.87 : 1,046,947.98 = 452,742.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,722.87/1,046,947.98 = 452,742.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,722.87x = 1,046,947.98 × 452,742.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,722.87x = 473,997,882,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,997,882,478.33/758,722.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,731.24

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