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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,371.14, 1,017,648.93 and 451,081.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,371.14, 1,017,648.93 and 451,081.90 is: 622,539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,371.14 : 1,017,648.93 = 451,081.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,371.14/1,017,648.93 = 451,081.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,371.14x = 1,017,648.93 × 451,081.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,371.14x = 459,043,012,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,043,012,877.37/737,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,539.98

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