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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,731.52, 1,015,308.48 and 430,018.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,731.52, 1,015,308.48 and 430,018.08 is: 593,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,731.52 : 1,015,308.48 = 430,018.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,731.52/1,015,308.48 = 430,018.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,731.52x = 1,015,308.48 × 430,018.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,731.52x = 436,601,003,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,601,003,177.32/735,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,424.36

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