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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,746.91, 1,016,688.72 and 446,530.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,746.91, 1,016,688.72 and 446,530.19 is: 616,198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,746.91 : 1,016,688.72 = 446,530.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,746.91/1,016,688.72 = 446,530.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,746.91x = 1,016,688.72 × 446,530.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,746.91x = 453,982,207,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,982,207,312.46/736,746.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,198.32

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