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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737,945.10, 1,018,372.50 and 431,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737,945.10, 1,018,372.50 and 431,954.64 is: 596,102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737,945.10 : 1,018,372.50 = 431,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737,945.10/1,018,372.50 = 431,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737,945.10x = 1,018,372.50 × 431,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737,945.10x = 439,890,726,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,890,726,623.40/737,945.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,102.24

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