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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,196.28, 1,015,944.84 and 464,439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,196.28, 1,015,944.84 and 464,439.66 is: 640,922.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,196.28 : 1,015,944.84 = 464,439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,196.28/1,015,944.84 = 464,439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,196.28x = 1,015,944.84 × 464,439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,196.28x = 471,845,076,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,845,076,068.35/736,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,922.93

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