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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,037.84, 1,016,603.28 and 450,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,037.84, 1,016,603.28 and 450,698.88 is: 621,653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,037.84 : 1,016,603.28 = 450,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,037.84/1,016,603.28 = 450,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,037.84x = 1,016,603.28 × 450,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,037.84x = 458,181,959,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,181,959,700.33/737,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,653.24

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