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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,269.68, 1,032,952.02 and 476,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,269.68, 1,032,952.02 and 476,709.92 is: 658,076.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,269.68 : 1,032,952.02 = 476,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,269.68/1,032,952.02 = 476,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,269.68x = 1,032,952.02 × 476,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,269.68x = 492,418,474,818.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,418,474,818.04/748,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,076.21

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