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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,271.30, 1,050,481.17 and 455,285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,271.30, 1,050,481.17 and 455,285.70 is: 628,250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,271.30 : 1,050,481.17 = 455,285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,271.30/1,050,481.17 = 455,285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,271.30x = 1,050,481.17 × 455,285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,271.30x = 478,269,054,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,269,054,820.27/761,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,250.47

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