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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,886.48, 1,018,538.15 and 432,061.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,886.48, 1,018,538.15 and 432,061.17 is: 596,393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,886.48 : 1,018,538.15 = 432,061.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,886.48/1,018,538.15 = 432,061.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,886.48x = 1,018,538.15 × 432,061.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,886.48x = 440,070,782,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,070,782,618.33/737,886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,393.61

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