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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,051.32, 1,050,258.54 and 459,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,051.32, 1,050,258.54 and 459,187 is: 633,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,051.32 : 1,050,258.54 = 459,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,051.32/1,050,258.54 = 459,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,051.32x = 1,050,258.54 × 459,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,051.32x = 482,265,068,206.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,265,068,206.98/761,051.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,682.72

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