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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,878.58, 1,032,147.18 and 446,072.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,878.58, 1,032,147.18 and 446,072.58 is: 615,624.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,878.58 : 1,032,147.18 = 446,072.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,878.58/1,032,147.18 = 446,072.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,878.58x = 1,032,147.18 × 446,072.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,878.58x = 460,412,555,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,412,555,522.32/747,878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,624.74

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