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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,708.62, 1,016,566.97 and 464,673.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,708.62, 1,016,566.97 and 464,673.77 is: 641,192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,708.62 : 1,016,566.97 = 464,673.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,708.62/1,016,566.97 = 464,673.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,708.62x = 1,016,566.97 × 464,673.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,708.62x = 472,371,999,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,371,999,001.17/736,708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,192.44

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