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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,274.54, 1,047,384.40 and 487,039.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,274.54, 1,047,384.40 and 487,039.62 is: 671,848.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,274.54 : 1,047,384.40 = 487,039.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,274.54/1,047,384.40 = 487,039.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,274.54x = 1,047,384.40 × 487,039.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,274.54x = 510,117,700,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,117,700,169.93/759,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,848.82

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