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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,131.44, 1,013,535.72 and 462,432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,131.44, 1,013,535.72 and 462,432.24 is: 638,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,131.44 : 1,013,535.72 = 462,432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,131.44/1,013,535.72 = 462,432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,131.44x = 1,013,535.72 × 462,432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,131.44x = 468,691,593,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,691,593,319.61/734,131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,430.08

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