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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,042.07, 1,050,245.78 and 459,177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,042.07, 1,050,245.78 and 459,177.75 is: 633,669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,042.07 : 1,050,245.78 = 459,177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,042.07/1,050,245.78 = 459,177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,042.07x = 1,050,245.78 × 459,177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,042.07x = 482,249,491,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,249,491,911.51/761,042.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,669.95

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