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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,516.88, 1,031,214.68 and 489,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,516.88, 1,031,214.68 and 489,280.24 is: 674,972.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,516.88 : 1,031,214.68 = 489,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,516.88/1,031,214.68 = 489,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,516.88x = 1,031,214.68 × 489,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,516.88x = 504,552,966,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,552,966,121.92/747,516.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,972.00

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