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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,035.82, 1,050,237.15 and 459,171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,035.82, 1,050,237.15 and 459,171.50 is: 633,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,035.82 : 1,050,237.15 = 459,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,035.82/1,050,237.15 = 459,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,035.82x = 1,050,237.15 × 459,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,035.82x = 482,238,967,521.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,238,967,521.23/761,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,661.33

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