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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,044.82, 1,050,249.58 and 459,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,044.82, 1,050,249.58 and 459,180.50 is: 633,673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,044.82 : 1,050,249.58 = 459,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,044.82/1,050,249.58 = 459,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,044.82x = 1,050,249.58 × 459,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,044.82x = 482,254,127,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,254,127,269.19/761,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,673.75

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