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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,424.54, 1,109,948.91 and 487,318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,424.54, 1,109,948.91 and 487,318.69 is: 732,503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,424.54 : 1,109,948.91 = 487,318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,424.54/1,109,948.91 = 487,318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,424.54x = 1,109,948.91 × 487,318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,424.54x = 540,898,848,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,898,848,788.13/738,424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,503.89

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