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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,284.36, 1,018,841.94 and 436,475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,284.36, 1,018,841.94 and 436,475.72 is: 602,342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,284.36 : 1,018,841.94 = 436,475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,284.36/1,018,841.94 = 436,475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,284.36x = 1,018,841.94 × 436,475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,284.36x = 444,699,769,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,699,769,327.70/738,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,342.12

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