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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,021.96, 1,018,082.34 and 465,991.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,021.96, 1,018,082.34 and 465,991.56 is: 642,823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,021.96 : 1,018,082.34 = 465,991.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,021.96/1,018,082.34 = 465,991.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,021.96x = 1,018,082.34 × 465,991.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,021.96x = 474,417,777,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,417,777,825.05/738,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,823.39

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