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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945,340.84, 1,418,592 and 496,383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945,340.84, 1,418,592 and 496,383.76 is: 744,880.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945,340.84 : 1,418,592 = 496,383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945,340.84/1,418,592 = 496,383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945,340.84x = 1,418,592 × 496,383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945,340.84x = 704,166,030,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,166,030,865.92/945,340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,880.58

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