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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,526.50, 1,013,383.94 and 462,611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,526.50, 1,013,383.94 and 462,611.30 is: 638,238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,526.50 : 1,013,383.94 = 462,611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,526.50/1,013,383.94 = 462,611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,526.50x = 1,013,383.94 × 462,611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,526.50x = 468,802,854,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,802,854,502.55/734,526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,238.18

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