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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,670.99, 1,052,979.01 and 472,590.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,670.99, 1,052,979.01 and 472,590.38 is: 652,480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,670.99 : 1,052,979.01 = 472,590.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,670.99/1,052,979.01 = 472,590.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,670.99x = 1,052,979.01 × 472,590.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,670.99x = 497,627,751,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,627,751,918.90/762,670.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,480.24

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