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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,462.60, 1,098,693.90 and 449,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,462.60, 1,098,693.90 and 449,027.40 is: 673,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,462.60 : 1,098,693.90 = 449,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,462.60/1,098,693.90 = 449,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,462.60x = 1,098,693.90 × 449,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,462.60x = 493,343,665,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,343,665,312.86/732,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,541.10

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