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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,460.58, 1,034,593.36 and 477,893.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,460.58, 1,034,593.36 and 477,893.50 is: 659,708.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,460.58 : 1,034,593.36 = 477,893.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,460.58/1,034,593.36 = 477,893.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,460.58x = 1,034,593.36 × 477,893.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,460.58x = 494,425,441,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,425,441,887.16/749,460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,708.40

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