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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,503.93, 1,016,223.03 and 430,521.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,503.93, 1,016,223.03 and 430,521.17 is: 594,030.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,503.93 : 1,016,223.03 = 430,521.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,503.93/1,016,223.03 = 430,521.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,503.93x = 1,016,223.03 × 430,521.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,503.93x = 437,505,520,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,505,520,622.82/736,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,030.12

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