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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,541.82, 1,016,567.46 and 461,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,541.82, 1,016,567.46 and 461,027.52 is: 636,305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,541.82 : 1,016,567.46 = 461,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,541.82/1,016,567.46 = 461,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,541.82x = 1,016,567.46 × 461,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,541.82x = 468,665,574,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,665,574,996.50/736,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,305.45

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