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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,478.14, 1,031,196.24 and 457,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,478.14, 1,031,196.24 and 457,102.40 is: 630,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,478.14 : 1,031,196.24 = 457,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,478.14/1,031,196.24 = 457,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,478.14x = 1,031,196.24 × 457,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,478.14x = 471,362,271,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,362,271,019.00/747,478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,603.42

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