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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,504.93, 1,016,224.40 and 430,522.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,504.93, 1,016,224.40 and 430,522.17 is: 594,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,504.93 : 1,016,224.40 = 430,522.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,504.93/1,016,224.40 = 430,522.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,504.93x = 1,016,224.40 × 430,522.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,504.93x = 437,507,133,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,507,133,894.95/736,504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,031.51

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