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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,279.29, 1,034,085.55 and 459,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,279.29, 1,034,085.55 and 459,083.44 is: 633,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,279.29 : 1,034,085.55 = 459,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,279.29/1,034,085.55 = 459,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,279.29x = 1,034,085.55 × 459,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,279.29x = 474,731,551,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,731,551,548.29/749,279.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,584.24

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