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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,595.17, 1,006,858.35 and 457,674.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,595.17, 1,006,858.35 and 457,674.54 is: 631,601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,595.17 : 1,006,858.35 = 457,674.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,595.17/1,006,858.35 = 457,674.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,595.17x = 1,006,858.35 × 457,674.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,595.17x = 460,813,432,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,813,432,181.41/729,595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,601.54

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