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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,010.70, 1,018,596.03 and 432,154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,010.70, 1,018,596.03 and 432,154.70 is: 596,456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,010.70 : 1,018,596.03 = 432,154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,010.70/1,018,596.03 = 432,154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,010.70x = 1,018,596.03 × 432,154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,010.70x = 440,191,061,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,191,061,765.84/738,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,456.21

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