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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,542.82, 1,016,568.84 and 461,028.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,542.82, 1,016,568.84 and 461,028.52 is: 636,306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,542.82 : 1,016,568.84 = 461,028.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,542.82/1,016,568.84 = 461,028.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,542.82x = 1,016,568.84 × 461,028.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,542.82x = 468,667,227,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,667,227,783.32/736,542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,306.83

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