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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,932.92, 1,018,423.98 and 451,643.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,932.92, 1,018,423.98 and 451,643.64 is: 623,315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,932.92 : 1,018,423.98 = 451,643.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,932.92/1,018,423.98 = 451,643.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,932.92x = 1,018,423.98 × 451,643.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,932.92x = 459,964,713,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,964,713,390.49/737,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,315.08

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