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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,126.57, 1,013,529 and 462,427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,126.57, 1,013,529 and 462,427.35 is: 638,423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,126.57 : 1,013,529 = 462,427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,126.57/1,013,529 = 462,427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,126.57x = 1,013,529 × 462,427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,126.57x = 468,683,529,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,683,529,618.15/734,126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,423.33

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