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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,643.60, 1,098,965.40 and 412,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,643.60, 1,098,965.40 and 412,466.80 is: 618,700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,643.60 : 1,098,965.40 = 412,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,643.60/1,098,965.40 = 412,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,643.60x = 1,098,965.40 × 412,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,643.60x = 453,286,741,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,286,741,848.72/732,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,700.20

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