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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,855.36, 1,013,008.80 and 492,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,855.36, 1,013,008.80 and 492,049.84 is: 679,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,855.36 : 1,013,008.80 = 492,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,855.36/1,013,008.80 = 492,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,855.36x = 1,013,008.80 × 492,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,855.36x = 498,450,817,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,450,817,958.59/733,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,222.15

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