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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,043.57, 1,050,247.85 and 459,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,043.57, 1,050,247.85 and 459,179.25 is: 633,672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,043.57 : 1,050,247.85 = 459,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,043.57/1,050,247.85 = 459,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,043.57x = 1,050,247.85 × 459,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,043.57x = 482,252,017,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,252,017,781.22/761,043.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,672.02

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