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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,094.38, 1,137,868.53 and 459,665.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,094.38, 1,137,868.53 and 459,665.74 is: 688,123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,094.38 : 1,137,868.53 = 459,665.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,094.38/1,137,868.53 = 459,665.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,094.38x = 1,137,868.53 × 459,665.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,094.38x = 523,039,179,865.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,039,179,865.16/760,094.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,123.99

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