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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,871.66, 1,034,843.22 and 459,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,871.66, 1,034,843.22 and 459,478.20 is: 634,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,871.66 : 1,034,843.22 = 459,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,871.66/1,034,843.22 = 459,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,871.66x = 1,034,843.22 × 459,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,871.66x = 475,487,900,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,487,900,007.80/749,871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,092.37

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