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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,258.27, 1,139,307.78 and 454,904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,258.27, 1,139,307.78 and 454,904.50 is: 682,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,258.27 : 1,139,307.78 = 454,904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,258.27/1,139,307.78 = 454,904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,258.27x = 1,139,307.78 × 454,904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,258.27x = 518,276,233,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,276,233,732.49/759,258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,608.61

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