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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,217.74, 1,017,082.62 and 431,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,217.74, 1,017,082.62 and 431,196.50 is: 594,888.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,217.74 : 1,017,082.62 = 431,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,217.74/1,017,082.62 = 431,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,217.74x = 1,017,082.62 × 431,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,217.74x = 438,562,460,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,562,460,869.42/737,217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,888.65

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