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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,252.26, 1,033,278.19 and 491,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,252.26, 1,033,278.19 and 491,035.16 is: 677,176.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,252.26 : 1,033,278.19 = 491,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,252.26/1,033,278.19 = 491,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,252.26x = 1,033,278.19 × 491,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,252.26x = 507,375,922,706.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,375,922,706.77/749,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,176.36

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