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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,244.99, 1,016,198.50 and 450,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,244.99, 1,016,198.50 and 450,005.03 is: 621,117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,244.99 : 1,016,198.50 = 450,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,244.99/1,016,198.50 = 450,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,244.99x = 1,016,198.50 × 450,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,244.99x = 457,294,430,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,294,430,272.45/736,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,117.21

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