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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,466.59, 1,034,601.63 and 477,899.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,466.59, 1,034,601.63 and 477,899.51 is: 659,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,466.59 : 1,034,601.63 = 477,899.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,466.59/1,034,601.63 = 477,899.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,466.59x = 1,034,601.63 × 477,899.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,466.59x = 494,435,612,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,435,612,022.20/749,466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,716.68

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