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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,736.34, 1,052,178.74 and 452,458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,736.34, 1,052,178.74 and 452,458.44 is: 624,156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,736.34 : 1,052,178.74 = 452,458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,736.34/1,052,178.74 = 452,458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,736.34x = 1,052,178.74 × 452,458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,736.34x = 476,067,149,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,067,149,039.27/762,736.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,156.90

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