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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,033.32, 1,050,233.70 and 459,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,033.32, 1,050,233.70 and 459,169 is: 633,657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,033.32 : 1,050,233.70 = 459,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,033.32/1,050,233.70 = 459,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,033.32x = 1,050,233.70 × 459,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,033.32x = 482,234,757,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,234,757,795.30/761,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,657.88

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