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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,010.78, 1,016,714.07 and 450,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,010.78, 1,016,714.07 and 450,034.26 is: 620,826.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,010.78 : 1,016,714.07 = 450,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,010.78/1,016,714.07 = 450,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,010.78x = 1,016,714.07 × 450,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,010.78x = 457,556,164,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,556,164,124.04/737,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,826.96

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