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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,138.13, 1,046,932 and 629,871.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,138.13, 1,046,932 and 629,871.85 is: 868,660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,138.13 : 1,046,932 = 629,871.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,138.13/1,046,932 = 629,871.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,138.13x = 1,046,932 × 629,871.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,138.13x = 659,432,995,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,432,995,664.20/759,138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,660.09

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