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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,973.87, 1,014,258.99 and 463,217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,973.87, 1,014,258.99 and 463,217.25 is: 639,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,973.87 : 1,014,258.99 = 463,217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,973.87/1,014,258.99 = 463,217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,973.87x = 1,014,258.99 × 463,217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,973.87x = 469,822,260,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,822,260,135.58/734,973.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,236.68

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