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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,976.52, 1,017,151.38 and 426,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,976.52, 1,017,151.38 and 426,833.64 is: 589,102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,976.52 : 1,017,151.38 = 426,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,976.52/1,017,151.38 = 426,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,976.52x = 1,017,151.38 × 426,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,976.52x = 434,154,425,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,154,425,956.42/736,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,102.11

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