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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,979.73, 1,010,011.53 and 459,855.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,979.73, 1,010,011.53 and 459,855.01 is: 634,524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,979.73 : 1,010,011.53 = 459,855.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,979.73/1,010,011.53 = 459,855.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,979.73x = 1,010,011.53 × 459,855.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,979.73x = 464,458,862,228.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,458,862,228.27/731,979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,524.21

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