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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,044.07, 1,050,248.54 and 459,179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,044.07, 1,050,248.54 and 459,179.75 is: 633,672.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,044.07 : 1,050,248.54 = 459,179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,044.07/1,050,248.54 = 459,179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,044.07x = 1,050,248.54 × 459,179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,044.07x = 482,252,859,739.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,252,859,739.17/761,044.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,672.71

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