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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,842.64, 1,011,031.68 and 457,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,842.64, 1,011,031.68 and 457,038.24 is: 630,531.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,842.64 : 1,011,031.68 = 457,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,842.64/1,011,031.68 = 457,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,842.64x = 1,011,031.68 × 457,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,842.64x = 462,080,139,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,080,139,611.44/732,842.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,531.19

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