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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,782.04, 1,018,141.32 and 427,744.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,782.04, 1,018,141.32 and 427,744.87 is: 590,289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,782.04 : 1,018,141.32 = 427,744.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,782.04/1,018,141.32 = 427,744.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,782.04x = 1,018,141.32 × 427,744.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,782.04x = 435,504,726,565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,504,726,565.03/737,782.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,289.14

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