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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,833.42, 1,018,282.75 and 431,891.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,833.42, 1,018,282.75 and 431,891.26 is: 596,052.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,833.42 : 1,018,282.75 = 431,891.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,833.42/1,018,282.75 = 431,891.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,833.42x = 1,018,282.75 × 431,891.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,833.42x = 439,787,416,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,787,416,308.33/737,833.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,052.45

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