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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,426.96, 1,032,536.08 and 461,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,426.96, 1,032,536.08 and 461,448.84 is: 636,618.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,426.96 : 1,032,536.08 = 461,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,426.96/1,032,536.08 = 461,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,426.96x = 1,032,536.08 × 461,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,426.96x = 476,462,576,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,462,576,374.15/748,426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,618.67

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