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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,710.28, 1,019,180.88 and 451,931.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,710.28, 1,019,180.88 and 451,931.40 is: 623,518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,710.28 : 1,019,180.88 = 451,931.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,710.28/1,019,180.88 = 451,931.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,710.28x = 1,019,180.88 × 451,931.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,710.28x = 460,599,841,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,599,841,951.63/738,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,518.93

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