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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,997.47, 1,019,846.75 and 466,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,997.47, 1,019,846.75 and 466,966.10 is: 644,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,997.47 : 1,019,846.75 = 466,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,997.47/1,019,846.75 = 466,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,997.47x = 1,019,846.75 × 466,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,997.47x = 476,233,852,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,233,852,011.11/738,997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,432.32

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