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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,277.76, 1,030,947 and 460,300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,277.76, 1,030,947 and 460,300.16 is: 635,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,277.76 : 1,030,947 = 460,300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,277.76/1,030,947 = 460,300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,277.76x = 1,030,947 × 460,300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,277.76x = 474,545,069,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,545,069,051.52/747,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,031.70

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