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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,809.83, 1,016,033.62 and 640,969.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,809.83, 1,016,033.62 and 640,969.47 is: 882,675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,809.83 : 1,016,033.62 = 640,969.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,809.83/1,016,033.62 = 640,969.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,809.83x = 1,016,033.62 × 640,969.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,809.83x = 651,246,530,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,246,530,913.58/737,809.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,675.32

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