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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,390.45, 1,017,749.55 and 465,275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,390.45, 1,017,749.55 and 465,275.03 is: 642,174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,390.45 : 1,017,749.55 = 465,275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,390.45/1,017,749.55 = 465,275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,390.45x = 1,017,749.55 × 465,275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,390.45x = 473,533,447,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,533,447,319.99/737,390.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,174.65

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