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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,538.56, 1,031,736.96 and 445,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,538.56, 1,031,736.96 and 445,752 is: 615,217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,538.56 : 1,031,736.96 = 445,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,538.56/1,031,736.96 = 445,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,538.56x = 1,031,736.96 × 445,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,538.56x = 459,898,813,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,898,813,393.92/747,538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,217.51

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