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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,048.32, 1,050,254.40 and 459,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,048.32, 1,050,254.40 and 459,184 is: 633,678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,048.32 : 1,050,254.40 = 459,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,048.32/1,050,254.40 = 459,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,048.32x = 1,050,254.40 × 459,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,048.32x = 482,260,016,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,260,016,409.60/761,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,678.58

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