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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,062.32, 1,050,273.72 and 459,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,062.32, 1,050,273.72 and 459,198 is: 633,697.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,062.32 : 1,050,273.72 = 459,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,062.32/1,050,273.72 = 459,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,062.32x = 1,050,273.72 × 459,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,062.32x = 482,283,591,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,283,591,676.56/761,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,697.90

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