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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,482.39, 1,033,995.18 and 477,501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,482.39, 1,033,995.18 and 477,501.58 is: 658,767.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,482.39 : 1,033,995.18 = 477,501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,482.39/1,033,995.18 = 477,501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,482.39x = 1,033,995.18 × 477,501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,482.39x = 493,734,332,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,734,332,162.38/749,482.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,767.09

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