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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,032.93, 1,026,386.92 and 486,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,032.93, 1,026,386.92 and 486,060.88 is: 670,516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,032.93 : 1,026,386.92 = 486,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,032.93/1,026,386.92 = 486,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,032.93x = 1,026,386.92 × 486,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,032.93x = 498,886,527,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,886,527,125.39/744,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,516.73

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