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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,037.32, 1,050,239.22 and 459,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,037.32, 1,050,239.22 and 459,173 is: 633,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,037.32 : 1,050,239.22 = 459,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,037.32/1,050,239.22 = 459,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,037.32x = 1,050,239.22 × 459,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,037.32x = 482,241,493,365.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,241,493,365.06/761,037.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,663.40

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