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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,188, 1,031,119.44 and 478,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,188, 1,031,119.44 and 478,916 is: 660,904.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,188 : 1,031,119.44 = 478,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,188/1,031,119.44 = 478,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,188x = 1,031,119.44 × 478,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,188x = 493,819,597,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,819,597,727.04/747,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,904.08

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