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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,823.74, 1,142,977 and 458,550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,823.74, 1,142,977 and 458,550.02 is: 687,970.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,823.74 : 1,142,977 = 458,550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,823.74/1,142,977 = 458,550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,823.74x = 1,142,977 × 458,550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,823.74x = 524,112,126,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,112,126,209.54/761,823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,970.33

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