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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,008.70, 1,018,593.27 and 432,152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,008.70, 1,018,593.27 and 432,152.70 is: 596,453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,008.70 : 1,018,593.27 = 432,152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,008.70/1,018,593.27 = 432,152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,008.70x = 1,018,593.27 × 432,152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,008.70x = 440,187,831,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,187,831,832.33/738,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,453.45

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