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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,536.41, 1,011,904.92 and 488,942.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,536.41, 1,011,904.92 and 488,942.33 is: 674,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,536.41 : 1,011,904.92 = 488,942.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,536.41/1,011,904.92 = 488,942.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,536.41x = 1,011,904.92 × 488,942.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,536.41x = 494,763,144,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,763,144,263.74/733,536.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,490.24

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