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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,033.30, 1,026,387.43 and 486,061.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,033.30, 1,026,387.43 and 486,061.26 is: 670,517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,033.30 : 1,026,387.43 = 486,061.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,033.30/1,026,387.43 = 486,061.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,033.30x = 1,026,387.43 × 486,061.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,033.30x = 498,887,167,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,887,167,473.96/744,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,517.26

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