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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,032.91, 1,010,835.86 and 460,553.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,032.91, 1,010,835.86 and 460,553.31 is: 635,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,032.91 : 1,010,835.86 = 460,553.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,032.91/1,010,835.86 = 460,553.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,032.91x = 1,010,835.86 × 460,553.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,032.91x = 465,543,798,886.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,543,798,886.93/732,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,960.20

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