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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,749.02, 1,052,517 and 456,817.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,749.02, 1,052,517 and 456,817.57 is: 630,362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,749.02 : 1,052,517 = 456,817.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,749.02/1,052,517 = 456,817.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,749.02x = 1,052,517 × 456,817.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,749.02x = 480,808,258,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,808,258,323.69/762,749.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,362.34

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