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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,049.57, 1,050,256.13 and 459,185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,049.57, 1,050,256.13 and 459,185.25 is: 633,680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,049.57 : 1,050,256.13 = 459,185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,049.57/1,050,256.13 = 459,185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,049.57x = 1,050,256.13 × 459,185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,049.57x = 482,262,121,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,262,121,322.16/761,049.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,680.30

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