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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,927.88, 1,009,940.35 and 459,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,927.88, 1,009,940.35 and 459,803.12 is: 634,452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,927.88 : 1,009,940.35 = 459,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,927.88/1,009,940.35 = 459,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,927.88x = 1,009,940.35 × 459,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,927.88x = 464,373,722,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,373,722,867.50/731,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,452.84

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