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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,328.58, 1,017,513.68 and 431,463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,328.58, 1,017,513.68 and 431,463.76 is: 595,420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,328.58 : 1,017,513.68 = 431,463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,328.58/1,017,513.68 = 431,463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,328.58x = 1,017,513.68 × 431,463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,328.58x = 439,020,278,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,020,278,224.24/737,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,420.13

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