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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,483.14, 1,033,996.21 and 477,502.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,483.14, 1,033,996.21 and 477,502.33 is: 658,768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,483.14 : 1,033,996.21 = 477,502.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,483.14/1,033,996.21 = 477,502.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,483.14x = 1,033,996.21 × 477,502.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,483.14x = 493,735,599,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,735,599,486.17/749,483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,768.12

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