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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,317.12, 1,049,124.71 and 461,795.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,317.12, 1,049,124.71 and 461,795.63 is: 637,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,317.12 : 1,049,124.71 = 461,795.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,317.12/1,049,124.71 = 461,795.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,317.12x = 1,049,124.71 × 461,795.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,317.12x = 484,481,202,311.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,481,202,311.88/760,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,209.38

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