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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,803.96, 1,033,807.32 and 487,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,803.96, 1,033,807.32 and 487,408.32 is: 672,921.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,803.96 : 1,033,807.32 = 487,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,803.96/1,033,807.32 = 487,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,803.96x = 1,033,807.32 × 487,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,803.96x = 503,886,289,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,886,289,044.90/748,803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,921.51

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