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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,506.76, 1,019,479.50 and 432,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,506.76, 1,019,479.50 and 432,540.60 is: 597,105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,506.76 : 1,019,479.50 = 432,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,506.76/1,019,479.50 = 432,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,506.76x = 1,019,479.50 × 432,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,506.76x = 440,966,274,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,966,274,617.70/738,506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,105.26

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