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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,679.08, 1,034,455.14 and 447,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,679.08, 1,034,455.14 and 447,809 is: 617,915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,679.08 : 1,034,455.14 = 447,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,679.08/1,034,455.14 = 447,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,679.08x = 1,034,455.14 × 447,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,679.08x = 463,238,321,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,238,321,788.26/749,679.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,915.50

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