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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,033.81, 1,026,388.13 and 486,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,033.81, 1,026,388.13 and 486,061.76 is: 670,517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,033.81 : 1,026,388.13 = 486,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,033.81/1,026,388.13 = 486,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,033.81x = 1,026,388.13 × 486,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,033.81x = 498,888,013,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,888,013,348.66/744,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,517.93

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