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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,459.58, 1,034,591.98 and 477,892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,459.58, 1,034,591.98 and 477,892.50 is: 659,707.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,459.58 : 1,034,591.98 = 477,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,459.58/1,034,591.98 = 477,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,459.58x = 1,034,591.98 × 477,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,459.58x = 494,423,752,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,423,752,279.24/749,459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,707.02

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