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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,637.03, 1,017,964.26 and 431,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,637.03, 1,017,964.26 and 431,741.88 is: 595,818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,637.03 : 1,017,964.26 = 431,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,637.03/1,017,964.26 = 431,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,637.03x = 1,017,964.26 × 431,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,637.03x = 439,497,803,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,497,803,385.21/737,637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,818.52

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