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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,713.84, 1,032,932.10 and 461,735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,713.84, 1,032,932.10 and 461,735.76 is: 637,014.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,713.84 : 1,032,932.10 = 461,735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,713.84/1,032,932.10 = 461,735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,713.84x = 1,032,932.10 × 461,735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,713.84x = 476,941,688,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,941,688,221.90/748,713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,014.65

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