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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,641.82, 1,017,992.71 and 447,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,641.82, 1,017,992.71 and 447,281.12 is: 617,276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,641.82 : 1,017,992.71 = 447,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,641.82/1,017,992.71 = 447,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,641.82x = 1,017,992.71 × 447,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,641.82x = 455,328,922,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,328,922,584.72/737,641.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,276.45

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