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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,618, 1,027,629 and 454,203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,618, 1,027,629 and 454,203.54 is: 626,835.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,618 : 1,027,629 = 454,203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,618/1,027,629 = 454,203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,618x = 1,027,629 × 454,203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,618x = 466,752,729,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,752,729,606.66/744,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,835.14

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