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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,932.42, 1,018,423.29 and 451,643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,932.42, 1,018,423.29 and 451,643.14 is: 623,314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,932.42 : 1,018,423.29 = 451,643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,932.42/1,018,423.29 = 451,643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,932.42x = 1,018,423.29 × 451,643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,932.42x = 459,963,892,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,963,892,544.73/737,932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,314.39

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