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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,043.43, 1,049,841.75 and 470,562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,043.43, 1,049,841.75 and 470,562.14 is: 649,129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,043.43 : 1,049,841.75 = 470,562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,043.43/1,049,841.75 = 470,562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,043.43x = 1,049,841.75 × 470,562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,043.43x = 494,015,775,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,015,775,292.14/761,043.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,129.55

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