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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,379.97, 1,016,183.78 and 446,163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,379.97, 1,016,183.78 and 446,163.36 is: 615,692.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,379.97 : 1,016,183.78 = 446,163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,379.97/1,016,183.78 = 446,163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,379.97x = 1,016,183.78 × 446,163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,379.97x = 453,383,973,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,383,973,867.96/736,379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,692.97

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