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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,829.90, 1,018,243.26 and 451,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,829.90, 1,018,243.26 and 451,260 is: 622,762.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,829.90 : 1,018,243.26 = 451,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,829.90/1,018,243.26 = 451,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,829.90x = 1,018,243.26 × 451,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,829.90x = 459,492,453,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,492,453,507.60/737,829.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,762.04

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