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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,729.69, 1,011,660.44 and 457,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,729.69, 1,011,660.44 and 457,506.60 is: 631,667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,729.69 : 1,011,660.44 = 457,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,729.69/1,011,660.44 = 457,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,729.69x = 1,011,660.44 × 457,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,729.69x = 462,841,325,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,841,325,971.37/732,729.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,667.22

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