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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,462.56, 1,015,285.76 and 490,852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,462.56, 1,015,285.76 and 490,852.32 is: 677,608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,462.56 : 1,015,285.76 = 490,852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,462.56/1,015,285.76 = 490,852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,462.56x = 1,015,285.76 × 490,852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,462.56x = 498,355,370,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,355,370,758.96/735,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,608.08

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