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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,852.88, 1,012,306.92 and 461,819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,852.88, 1,012,306.92 and 461,819.24 is: 637,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,852.88 : 1,012,306.92 = 461,819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,852.88/1,012,306.92 = 461,819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,852.88x = 1,012,306.92 × 461,819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,852.88x = 467,502,812,441.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,502,812,441.14/733,852.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,052.50

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