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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,788.46, 1,048,715.37 and 473,139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,788.46, 1,048,715.37 and 473,139.18 is: 653,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,788.46 : 1,048,715.37 = 473,139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,788.46/1,048,715.37 = 473,139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,788.46x = 1,048,715.37 × 473,139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,788.46x = 496,188,330,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,188,330,215.20/759,788.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,061.16

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