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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,358.58, 1,029,160.89 and 504,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,358.58, 1,029,160.89 and 504,220.72 is: 695,274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,358.58 : 1,029,160.89 = 504,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,358.58/1,029,160.89 = 504,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,358.58x = 1,029,160.89 × 504,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,358.58x = 518,924,244,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,924,244,951.64/746,358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,274.71

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