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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,481.16, 1,031,165.34 and 489,244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,481.16, 1,031,165.34 and 489,244.46 is: 674,922.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,481.16 : 1,031,165.34 = 489,244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,481.16/1,031,165.34 = 489,244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,481.16x = 1,031,165.34 × 489,244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,481.16x = 504,491,922,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,491,922,948.52/747,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,922.59

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