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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,927.95, 1,017,992.62 and 431,816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,927.95, 1,017,992.62 and 431,816.56 is: 595,703.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,927.95 : 1,017,992.62 = 431,816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,927.95/1,017,992.62 = 431,816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,927.95x = 1,017,992.62 × 431,816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,927.95x = 439,586,068,444.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,586,068,444.25/737,927.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,703.24

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