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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,972.64, 1,047,493.44 and 457,160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,972.64, 1,047,493.44 and 457,160.16 is: 630,948.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,972.64 : 1,047,493.44 = 457,160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,972.64/1,047,493.44 = 457,160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,972.64x = 1,047,493.44 × 457,160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,972.64x = 478,872,268,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,872,268,629.35/758,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,948.00

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