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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,497.16, 1,009,496.98 and 452,156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,497.16, 1,009,496.98 and 452,156.44 is: 623,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,497.16 : 1,009,496.98 = 452,156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,497.16/1,009,496.98 = 452,156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,497.16x = 1,009,496.98 × 452,156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,497.16x = 456,450,555,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,450,555,219.22/731,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,994.98

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