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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,362.57, 1,050,680.20 and 455,451.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,362.57, 1,050,680.20 and 455,451.85 is: 628,523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,362.57 : 1,050,680.20 = 455,451.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,362.57/1,050,680.20 = 455,451.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,362.57x = 1,050,680.20 × 455,451.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,362.57x = 478,534,233,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,534,233,317.71/761,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,523.46

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