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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,517.68, 1,016,533.98 and 461,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,517.68, 1,016,533.98 and 461,003.32 is: 636,271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,517.68 : 1,016,533.98 = 461,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,517.68/1,016,533.98 = 461,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,517.68x = 1,016,533.98 × 461,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,517.68x = 468,625,539,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,625,539,672.81/736,517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,271.95

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