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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,448.37, 1,016,282.81 and 426,364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,448.37, 1,016,282.81 and 426,364.04 is: 588,373.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,448.37 : 1,016,282.81 = 426,364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,448.37/1,016,282.81 = 426,364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,448.37x = 1,016,282.81 × 426,364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,448.37x = 433,306,437,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,306,437,440.92/736,448.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,373.14

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