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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,657.73, 1,137,558.21 and 455,860.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,657.73, 1,137,558.21 and 455,860.87 is: 682,634.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,657.73 : 1,137,558.21 = 455,860.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,657.73/1,137,558.21 = 455,860.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,657.73x = 1,137,558.21 × 455,860.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,657.73x = 518,568,275,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,568,275,286.24/759,657.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,634.11

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