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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,232.38, 1,047,900.87 and 631,783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,232.38, 1,047,900.87 and 631,783.74 is: 871,994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,232.38 : 1,047,900.87 = 631,783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,232.38/1,047,900.87 = 631,783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,232.38x = 1,047,900.87 × 631,783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,232.38x = 662,046,730,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,046,730,797.85/759,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,994.86

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