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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,147.51, 1,018,507.10 and 432,208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,147.51, 1,018,507.10 and 432,208.08 is: 596,367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,147.51 : 1,018,507.10 = 432,208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,147.51/1,018,507.10 = 432,208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,147.51x = 1,018,507.10 × 432,208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,147.51x = 440,206,995,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,206,995,996.33/738,147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,367.24

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