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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,621.52, 1,034,182.71 and 462,643.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,621.52, 1,034,182.71 and 462,643.38 is: 638,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,621.52 : 1,034,182.71 = 462,643.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,621.52/1,034,182.71 = 462,643.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,621.52x = 1,034,182.71 × 462,643.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,621.52x = 478,457,784,491.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,457,784,491.96/749,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,265.81

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