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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,951.15, 1,017,038.94 and 446,588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,951.15, 1,017,038.94 and 446,588.13 is: 616,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,951.15 : 1,017,038.94 = 446,588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,951.15/1,017,038.94 = 446,588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,951.15x = 1,017,038.94 × 446,588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,951.15x = 454,197,520,490.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,197,520,490.97/736,951.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,319.72

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