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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,050.32, 1,050,257.16 and 459,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,050.32, 1,050,257.16 and 459,186 is: 633,681.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,050.32 : 1,050,257.16 = 459,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,050.32/1,050,257.16 = 459,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,050.32x = 1,050,257.16 × 459,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,050.32x = 482,263,384,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,263,384,271.76/761,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,681.34

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