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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,631.60, 1,112,884.80 and 489,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,631.60, 1,112,884.80 and 489,640.60 is: 734,749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,631.60 : 1,112,884.80 = 489,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,631.60/1,112,884.80 = 489,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,631.60x = 1,112,884.80 × 489,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,631.60x = 544,913,581,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,913,581,202.88/741,631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,749.68

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