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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,431.03, 1,049,395.77 and 473,950.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,431.03, 1,049,395.77 and 473,950.89 is: 654,052.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,431.03 : 1,049,395.77 = 473,950.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,431.03/1,049,395.77 = 473,950.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,431.03x = 1,049,395.77 × 473,950.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,431.03x = 497,362,059,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,362,059,153.74/760,431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,052.82

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