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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,316, 1,047,874.32 and 491,510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,316, 1,047,874.32 and 491,510.56 is: 678,296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,316 : 1,047,874.32 = 491,510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,316/1,047,874.32 = 491,510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,316x = 1,047,874.32 × 491,510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,316x = 515,041,293,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,041,293,832.82/759,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,296.38

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