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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,320.50, 1,049,129.37 and 461,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,320.50, 1,049,129.37 and 461,799 is: 637,214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,320.50 : 1,049,129.37 = 461,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,320.50/1,049,129.37 = 461,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,320.50x = 1,049,129.37 × 461,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,320.50x = 484,486,893,936.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,486,893,936.63/760,320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,214.04

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