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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,047.32, 1,050,253.02 and 459,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,047.32, 1,050,253.02 and 459,183 is: 633,677.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,047.32 : 1,050,253.02 = 459,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,047.32/1,050,253.02 = 459,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,047.32x = 1,050,253.02 × 459,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,047.32x = 482,258,332,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,258,332,482.66/761,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,677.20

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