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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,932.27, 1,051,499.78 and 455,950.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,932.27, 1,051,499.78 and 455,950.45 is: 629,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,932.27 : 1,051,499.78 = 455,950.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,932.27/1,051,499.78 = 455,950.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,932.27x = 1,051,499.78 × 455,950.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,932.27x = 479,431,798,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,431,798,610.34/761,932.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,231.52

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