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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,647.88, 1,032,840.98 and 461,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,647.88, 1,032,840.98 and 461,669.80 is: 636,923.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,647.88 : 1,032,840.98 = 461,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,647.88/1,032,840.98 = 461,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,647.88x = 1,032,840.98 × 461,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,647.88x = 476,831,488,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,831,488,668.40/748,647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,923.58

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