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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,622.24, 1,018,017.60 and 431,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,622.24, 1,018,017.60 and 431,792.16 is: 595,931.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,622.24 : 1,018,017.60 = 431,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,622.24/1,018,017.60 = 431,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,622.24x = 1,018,017.60 × 431,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,622.24x = 439,572,018,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,572,018,422.02/737,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,931.08

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