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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162,449.28, 1,744,347.84 and 488,477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162,449.28, 1,744,347.84 and 488,477.44 is: 732,999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162,449.28 : 1,744,347.84 = 488,477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162,449.28/1,744,347.84 = 488,477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162,449.28x = 1,744,347.84 × 488,477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162,449.28x = 852,074,567,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,074,567,352.73/1,162,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,999.35

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