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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,436.63, 1,019,038.73 and 428,401.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,436.63, 1,019,038.73 and 428,401.91 is: 591,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,436.63 : 1,019,038.73 = 428,401.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,436.63/1,019,038.73 = 428,401.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,436.63x = 1,019,038.73 × 428,401.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,436.63x = 436,558,138,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,558,138,701.56/738,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,192.42

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