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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,641.81, 1,033,051.65 and 458,335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,641.81, 1,033,051.65 and 458,335.21 is: 632,457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,641.81 : 1,033,051.65 = 458,335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,641.81/1,033,051.65 = 458,335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,641.81x = 1,033,051.65 × 458,335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,641.81x = 473,483,944,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,483,944,943.60/748,641.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,457.26

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