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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,614.40, 1,137,890.70 and 474,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,614.40, 1,137,890.70 and 474,429.60 is: 710,688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,614.40 : 1,137,890.70 = 474,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,614.40/1,137,890.70 = 474,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,614.40x = 1,137,890.70 × 474,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,614.40x = 539,849,029,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,849,029,644.72/759,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,688.25

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