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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,131.58, 1,021,406.34 and 453,596.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,131.58, 1,021,406.34 and 453,596.30 is: 625,978.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,131.58 : 1,021,406.34 = 453,596.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,131.58/1,021,406.34 = 453,596.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,131.58x = 1,021,406.34 × 453,596.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,131.58x = 463,306,136,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,306,136,620.54/740,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,978.07

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