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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,543.89, 1,007,497.79 and 458,637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,543.89, 1,007,497.79 and 458,637.12 is: 632,509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,543.89 : 1,007,497.79 = 458,637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,543.89/1,007,497.79 = 458,637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,543.89x = 1,007,497.79 × 458,637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,543.89x = 462,075,886,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,075,886,818.50/730,543.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,509.41

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