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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,497.65, 1,016,506.26 and 460,983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,497.65, 1,016,506.26 and 460,983.26 is: 636,244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,497.65 : 1,016,506.26 = 460,983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,497.65/1,016,506.26 = 460,983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,497.65x = 1,016,506.26 × 460,983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,497.65x = 468,592,364,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,592,364,462.68/736,497.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,244.21

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