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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,993.71, 1,019,841.57 and 466,962.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,993.71, 1,019,841.57 and 466,962.35 is: 644,427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,993.71 : 1,019,841.57 = 466,962.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,993.71/1,019,841.57 = 466,962.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,993.71x = 1,019,841.57 × 466,962.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,993.71x = 476,227,611,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,227,611,055.68/738,993.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,427.15

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