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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,483.89, 1,033,997.25 and 477,503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,483.89, 1,033,997.25 and 477,503.08 is: 658,769.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,483.89 : 1,033,997.25 = 477,503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,483.89/1,033,997.25 = 477,503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,483.89x = 1,033,997.25 × 477,503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,483.89x = 493,736,871,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,736,871,586.53/749,483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,769.16

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