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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,829.55, 1,018,277.40 and 431,887.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,829.55, 1,018,277.40 and 431,887.38 is: 596,047.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,829.55 : 1,018,277.40 = 431,887.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,829.55/1,018,277.40 = 431,887.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,829.55x = 1,018,277.40 × 431,887.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,829.55x = 439,781,158,399.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,781,158,399.21/737,829.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,047.09

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