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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,512.83, 1,003,919.67 and 436,951.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,512.83, 1,003,919.67 and 436,951.74 is: 602,964.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,512.83 : 1,003,919.67 = 436,951.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,512.83/1,003,919.67 = 436,951.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,512.83x = 1,003,919.67 × 436,951.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,512.83x = 438,664,446,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,664,446,626.73/727,512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,964.55

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