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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,221.40, 1,030,853.52 and 489,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,221.40, 1,030,853.52 and 489,161.52 is: 674,838.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,221.40 : 1,030,853.52 = 489,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,221.40/1,030,853.52 = 489,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,221.40x = 1,030,853.52 × 489,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,221.40x = 504,253,874,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,253,874,740.55/747,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,838.64

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