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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,964.08, 1,016,919 and 464,928.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,964.08, 1,016,919 and 464,928.88 is: 641,544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,964.08 : 1,016,919 = 464,928.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,964.08/1,016,919 = 464,928.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,964.08x = 1,016,919 × 464,928.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,964.08x = 472,795,011,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,795,011,720.72/736,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,544.17

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