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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,730.69, 1,011,661.82 and 457,507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,730.69, 1,011,661.82 and 457,507.60 is: 631,668.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,730.69 : 1,011,661.82 = 457,507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,730.69/1,011,661.82 = 457,507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,730.69x = 1,011,661.82 × 457,507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,730.69x = 462,842,971,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,842,971,279.83/732,730.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631,668.60

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