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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,644.91, 1,011,543.66 and 457,422.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,644.91, 1,011,543.66 and 457,422.21 is: 631,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,644.91 : 1,011,543.66 = 457,422.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,644.91/1,011,543.66 = 457,422.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,644.91x = 1,011,543.66 × 457,422.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,644.91x = 462,702,536,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,702,536,468.69/732,644.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,550.88

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