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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,761.92, 1,013,850.72 and 432,914.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,761.92, 1,013,850.72 and 432,914.88 is: 597,351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,761.92 : 1,013,850.72 = 432,914.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,761.92/1,013,850.72 = 432,914.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,761.92x = 1,013,850.72 × 432,914.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,761.92x = 438,911,062,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,911,062,786.71/734,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,351.40

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