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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,667.72, 1,019,835.84 and 463,402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,667.72, 1,019,835.84 and 463,402.96 is: 639,793.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,667.72 : 1,019,835.84 = 463,402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,667.72/1,019,835.84 = 463,402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,667.72x = 1,019,835.84 × 463,402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,667.72x = 472,594,946,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,594,946,970.09/738,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,793.69

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