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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,646.88, 1,032,839.60 and 461,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,646.88, 1,032,839.60 and 461,668.80 is: 636,922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,646.88 : 1,032,839.60 = 461,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,646.88/1,032,839.60 = 461,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,646.88x = 1,032,839.60 × 461,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,646.88x = 476,829,818,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,829,818,724.48/748,646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,922.20

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