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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,962.08, 1,016,916.24 and 464,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,962.08, 1,016,916.24 and 464,926.88 is: 641,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,962.08 : 1,016,916.24 = 464,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,962.08/1,016,916.24 = 464,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,962.08x = 1,016,916.24 × 464,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,962.08x = 472,791,694,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,791,694,684.53/736,962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,541.41

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