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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,732.56, 1,049,811.37 and 474,253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,732.56, 1,049,811.37 and 474,253.79 is: 654,470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,732.56 : 1,049,811.37 = 474,253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,732.56/1,049,811.37 = 474,253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,732.56x = 1,049,811.37 × 474,253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,732.56x = 497,877,014,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,877,014,572.90/760,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,470.49

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