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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,162.86, 1,137,972.65 and 459,734.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,162.86, 1,137,972.65 and 459,734.67 is: 688,228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,162.86 : 1,137,972.65 = 459,734.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,162.86/1,137,972.65 = 459,734.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,162.86x = 1,137,972.65 × 459,734.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,162.86x = 523,165,478,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,165,478,418.10/760,162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,228.15

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