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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,391.12, 1,033,228.39 and 490,717.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,391.12, 1,033,228.39 and 490,717.57 is: 677,484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,391.12 : 1,033,228.39 = 490,717.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,391.12/1,033,228.39 = 490,717.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,391.12x = 1,033,228.39 × 490,717.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,391.12x = 507,023,324,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,023,324,795.81/748,391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,484.42

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