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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,513.03, 1,052,295.98 and 460,648.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,513.03, 1,052,295.98 and 460,648.71 is: 635,712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,513.03 : 1,052,295.98 = 460,648.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,513.03/1,052,295.98 = 460,648.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,513.03x = 1,052,295.98 × 460,648.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,513.03x = 484,738,783,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,738,783,421.94/762,513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,712.13

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