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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,302.50, 1,049,104.53 and 461,781

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,302.50, 1,049,104.53 and 461,781 is: 637,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,302.50 : 1,049,104.53 = 461,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,302.50/1,049,104.53 = 461,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,302.50x = 1,049,104.53 × 461,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,302.50x = 484,456,538,967.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,456,538,967.93/760,302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,189.20

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