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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,048.10, 1,040,429.28 and 448,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,048.10, 1,040,429.28 and 448,232.60 is: 618,467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,048.10 : 1,040,429.28 = 448,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,048.10/1,040,429.28 = 448,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,048.10x = 1,040,429.28 × 448,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,048.10x = 466,354,321,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,354,321,290.53/754,048.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,467.60

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