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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,203.52, 1,014,504.48 and 493,436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,203.52, 1,014,504.48 and 493,436.88 is: 680,891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,203.52 : 1,014,504.48 = 493,436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,203.52/1,014,504.48 = 493,436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,203.52x = 1,014,504.48 × 493,436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,203.52x = 500,593,925,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,593,925,357.22/735,203.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,891.63

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