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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,952.28, 1,017,040.49 and 446,589.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,952.28, 1,017,040.49 and 446,589.26 is: 616,321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,952.28 : 1,017,040.49 = 446,589.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,952.28/1,017,040.49 = 446,589.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,952.28x = 1,017,040.49 × 446,589.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,952.28x = 454,199,357,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,199,357,989.60/736,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,321.26

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