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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,287.36, 1,018,846.08 and 436,478.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,287.36, 1,018,846.08 and 436,478.72 is: 602,346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,287.36 : 1,018,846.08 = 436,478.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,287.36/1,018,846.08 = 436,478.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,287.36x = 1,018,846.08 × 436,478.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,287.36x = 444,704,632,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,704,632,875.42/738,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,346.26

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