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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,465.42, 1,033,971.83 and 477,484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,465.42, 1,033,971.83 and 477,484.62 is: 658,743.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,465.42 : 1,033,971.83 = 477,484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,465.42/1,033,971.83 = 477,484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,465.42x = 1,033,971.83 × 477,484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,465.42x = 493,705,643,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,705,643,950.83/749,465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,743.73

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