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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,512.17, 1,016,526.39 and 460,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,512.17, 1,016,526.39 and 460,997.82 is: 636,264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,512.17 : 1,016,526.39 = 460,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,512.17/1,016,526.39 = 460,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,512.17x = 1,016,526.39 × 460,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,512.17x = 468,616,449,762.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,616,449,762.47/736,512.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,264.37

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