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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,609.73, 1,016,531.93 and 434,803.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,609.73, 1,016,531.93 and 434,803.73 is: 600,035.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,609.73 : 1,016,531.93 = 434,803.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,609.73/1,016,531.93 = 434,803.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,609.73x = 1,016,531.93 × 434,803.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,609.73x = 441,991,874,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,991,874,828.10/736,609.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,035.35

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