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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,556.91, 1,016,296.09 and 430,574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,556.91, 1,016,296.09 and 430,574.14 is: 594,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,556.91 : 1,016,296.09 = 430,574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,556.91/1,016,296.09 = 430,574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,556.91x = 1,016,296.09 × 430,574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,556.91x = 437,590,814,937.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,590,814,937.11/736,556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,103.20

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