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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,096.72, 1,014,543.18 and 448,782.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,096.72, 1,014,543.18 and 448,782.78 is: 619,387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,096.72 : 1,014,543.18 = 448,782.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,096.72/1,014,543.18 = 448,782.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,096.72x = 1,014,543.18 × 448,782.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,096.72x = 455,309,508,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,309,508,750.44/735,096.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,387.21

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