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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,232.88, 1,047,901.56 and 631,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,232.88, 1,047,901.56 and 631,784.24 is: 871,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,232.88 : 1,047,901.56 = 631,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,232.88/1,047,901.56 = 631,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,232.88x = 1,047,901.56 × 631,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,232.88x = 662,047,690,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,047,690,679.41/759,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,995.55

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