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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,537.84, 1,008,783.60 and 459,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,537.84, 1,008,783.60 and 459,076 is: 633,927.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,537.84 : 1,008,783.60 = 459,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,537.84/1,008,783.60 = 459,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,537.84x = 1,008,783.60 × 459,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,537.84x = 463,108,339,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,108,339,953.60/730,537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,927.93

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