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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,573.76, 1,011,108 and 430,939.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,573.76, 1,011,108 and 430,939.84 is: 594,788.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,573.76 : 1,011,108 = 430,939.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,573.76/1,011,108 = 430,939.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,573.76x = 1,011,108 × 430,939.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,573.76x = 435,726,719,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,726,719,742.72/732,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,788.87

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