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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,178.48, 1,029,727.08 and 406,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,178.48, 1,029,727.08 and 406,647 is: 561,173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,178.48 : 1,029,727.08 = 406,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,178.48/1,029,727.08 = 406,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,178.48x = 1,029,727.08 × 406,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,178.48x = 418,735,427,900.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,735,427,900.76/746,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,173.28

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