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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,429.02, 1,032,538.86 and 461,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,429.02, 1,032,538.86 and 461,450.88 is: 636,621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,429.02 : 1,032,538.86 = 461,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,429.02/1,032,538.86 = 461,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,429.02x = 1,032,538.86 × 461,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,429.02x = 476,465,965,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,465,965,581.20/748,429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,621.45

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