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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,440, 1,133,894.24 and 490,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,440, 1,133,894.24 and 490,369.44 is: 735,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,440 : 1,133,894.24 = 490,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,440/1,133,894.24 = 490,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,440x = 1,133,894.24 × 490,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,440x = 556,027,083,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,027,083,488.03/756,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,057.75

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