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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,156.52, 1,017,021.42 and 446,861.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,156.52, 1,017,021.42 and 446,861.16 is: 616,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,156.52 : 1,017,021.42 = 446,861.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,156.52/1,017,021.42 = 446,861.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,156.52x = 1,017,021.42 × 446,861.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,156.52x = 454,467,371,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,467,371,486.05/737,156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,514.08

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