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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,508.53, 1,017,761.48 and 431,643.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,508.53, 1,017,761.48 and 431,643.17 is: 595,667.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,508.53 : 1,017,761.48 = 431,643.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,508.53/1,017,761.48 = 431,643.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,508.53x = 1,017,761.48 × 431,643.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,508.53x = 439,309,791,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,309,791,917.28/737,508.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,667.40

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