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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,511.83, 1,003,918.29 and 436,950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,511.83, 1,003,918.29 and 436,950.74 is: 602,963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,511.83 : 1,003,918.29 = 436,950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,511.83/1,003,918.29 = 436,950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,511.83x = 1,003,918.29 × 436,950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,511.83x = 438,662,842,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,662,842,224.83/727,511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,963.18

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