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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,160.98, 1,046,926.08 and 487,312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,160.98, 1,046,926.08 and 487,312.02 is: 672,030.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,160.98 : 1,046,926.08 = 487,312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,160.98/1,046,926.08 = 487,312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,160.98x = 1,046,926.08 × 487,312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,160.98x = 510,179,662,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,179,662,835.48/759,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,030.93

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