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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,118.44, 1,015,773.42 and 430,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,118.44, 1,015,773.42 and 430,266.52 is: 593,726.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,118.44 : 1,015,773.42 = 430,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,118.44/1,015,773.42 = 430,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,118.44x = 1,015,773.42 × 430,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,118.44x = 437,053,294,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,053,294,531.90/736,118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,726.87

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