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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,607.73, 1,016,529.17 and 434,801.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,607.73, 1,016,529.17 and 434,801.73 is: 600,032.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,607.73 : 1,016,529.17 = 434,801.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,607.73/1,016,529.17 = 434,801.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,607.73x = 1,016,529.17 × 434,801.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,607.73x = 441,988,641,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,988,641,711.46/736,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,032.59

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