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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,932.81, 1,135,758.38 and 470,609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,932.81, 1,135,758.38 and 470,609.66 is: 704,276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,932.81 : 1,135,758.38 = 470,609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,932.81/1,135,758.38 = 470,609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,932.81x = 1,135,758.38 × 470,609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,932.81x = 534,498,865,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,498,865,540.30/758,932.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,276.93

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