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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,381.76, 1,024,926.84 and 488,171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,381.76, 1,024,926.84 and 488,171.36 is: 673,965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,381.76 : 1,024,926.84 = 488,171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,381.76/1,024,926.84 = 488,171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,381.76x = 1,024,926.84 × 488,171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,381.76x = 500,339,929,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,339,929,383.30/742,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,965.82

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