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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,464.88, 1,038,398.42 and 446,792.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,464.88, 1,038,398.42 and 446,792.89 is: 616,572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,464.88 : 1,038,398.42 = 446,792.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,464.88/1,038,398.42 = 446,792.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,464.88x = 1,038,398.42 × 446,792.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,464.88x = 463,949,026,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,949,026,213.27/752,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,572.34

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