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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,666.41, 1,012,029.62 and 461,302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,666.41, 1,012,029.62 and 461,302.65 is: 636,327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,666.41 : 1,012,029.62 = 461,302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,666.41/1,012,029.62 = 461,302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,666.41x = 1,012,029.62 × 461,302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,666.41x = 466,851,943,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,851,943,277.98/733,666.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,327.27

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