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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,543.92, 1,016,508.60 and 450,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,543.92, 1,016,508.60 and 450,231.60 is: 621,367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,543.92 : 1,016,508.60 = 450,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,543.92/1,016,508.60 = 450,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,543.92x = 1,016,508.60 × 450,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,543.92x = 457,664,293,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,664,293,391.76/736,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,367.28

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