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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,417.84, 1,016,381.28 and 426,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,417.84, 1,016,381.28 and 426,275.50 is: 588,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,417.84 : 1,016,381.28 = 426,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,417.84/1,016,381.28 = 426,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,417.84x = 1,016,381.28 × 426,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,417.84x = 433,258,438,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,258,438,322.64/736,417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,332.35

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