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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,946.68, 1,047,456.46 and 453,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,946.68, 1,047,456.46 and 453,036 is: 625,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,946.68 : 1,047,456.46 = 453,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,946.68/1,047,456.46 = 453,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,946.68x = 1,047,456.46 × 453,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,946.68x = 474,535,484,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,535,484,812.56/758,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,255.37

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