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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,173.46, 1,026,004.30 and 489,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,173.46, 1,026,004.30 and 489,262.76 is: 675,462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,173.46 : 1,026,004.30 = 489,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,173.46/1,026,004.30 = 489,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,173.46x = 1,026,004.30 × 489,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,173.46x = 501,985,695,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,985,695,589.87/743,173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,462.36

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