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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,657.22, 1,137,557.46 and 455,860.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,657.22, 1,137,557.46 and 455,860.38 is: 682,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,657.22 : 1,137,557.46 = 455,860.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,657.22/1,137,557.46 = 455,860.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,657.22x = 1,137,557.46 × 455,860.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,657.22x = 518,567,375,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,567,375,987.44/759,657.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,633.38

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