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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,484.14, 1,033,997.60 and 477,503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,484.14, 1,033,997.60 and 477,503.34 is: 658,769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,484.14 : 1,033,997.60 = 477,503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,484.14/1,033,997.60 = 477,503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,484.14x = 1,033,997.60 × 477,503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,484.14x = 493,737,307,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,737,307,551.98/749,484.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,769.52

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