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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,014.40, 1,030,872.96 and 460,419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,014.40, 1,030,872.96 and 460,419.84 is: 635,375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,014.40 : 1,030,872.96 = 460,419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,014.40/1,030,872.96 = 460,419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,014.40x = 1,030,872.96 × 460,419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,014.40x = 474,634,363,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,634,363,303.53/747,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,375.12

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