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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,444.02, 1,032,559.56 and 461,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,444.02, 1,032,559.56 and 461,465.88 is: 636,642.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,444.02 : 1,032,559.56 = 461,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,444.02/1,032,559.56 = 461,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,444.02x = 1,032,559.56 × 461,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,444.02x = 476,491,006,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,491,006,007.81/748,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,642.14

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