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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,015.70, 1,047,924.75 and 472,956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,015.70, 1,047,924.75 and 472,956.10 is: 652,980.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,015.70 : 1,047,924.75 = 472,956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,015.70/1,047,924.75 = 472,956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,015.70x = 1,047,924.75 × 472,956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,015.70x = 495,622,402,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,622,402,853.48/759,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,980.44

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