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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,703.81, 1,016,560.31 and 464,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,703.81, 1,016,560.31 and 464,668.95 is: 641,185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,703.81 : 1,016,560.31 = 464,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,703.81/1,016,560.31 = 464,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,703.81x = 1,016,560.31 × 464,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,703.81x = 472,364,011,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,364,011,859.38/736,703.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,185.79

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