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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,207, 1,018,434.06 and 466,173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,207, 1,018,434.06 and 466,173.36 is: 643,135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,207 : 1,018,434.06 = 466,173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,207/1,018,434.06 = 466,173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,207x = 1,018,434.06 × 466,173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,207x = 474,766,827,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,766,827,688.64/738,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,135.09

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