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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,789.96, 1,048,717.44 and 473,140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,789.96, 1,048,717.44 and 473,140.68 is: 653,063.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,789.96 : 1,048,717.44 = 473,140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,789.96/1,048,717.44 = 473,140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,789.96x = 1,048,717.44 × 473,140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,789.96x = 496,190,882,689.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,190,882,689.46/759,789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,063.23

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