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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,277.97, 1,048,011.51 and 472,627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,277.97, 1,048,011.51 and 472,627.88 is: 652,355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,277.97 : 1,048,011.51 = 472,627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,277.97/1,048,011.51 = 472,627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,277.97x = 1,048,011.51 × 472,627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,277.97x = 495,319,452,946.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,319,452,946.84/759,277.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,355.89

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