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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,197.28, 1,015,946.22 and 464,440.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,197.28, 1,015,946.22 and 464,440.66 is: 640,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,197.28 : 1,015,946.22 = 464,440.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,197.28/1,015,946.22 = 464,440.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,197.28x = 1,015,946.22 × 464,440.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,197.28x = 471,846,732,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,846,732,941.31/736,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,924.31

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