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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,533.84, 1,008,778.08 and 459,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,533.84, 1,008,778.08 and 459,072 is: 633,922.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,533.84 : 1,008,778.08 = 459,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,533.84/1,008,778.08 = 459,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,533.84x = 1,008,778.08 × 459,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,533.84x = 463,101,770,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,101,770,741.76/730,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,922.41

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