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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,927.42, 1,019,731.17 and 432,930.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,927.42, 1,019,731.17 and 432,930.59 is: 597,450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,927.42 : 1,019,731.17 = 432,930.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,927.42/1,019,731.17 = 432,930.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,927.42x = 1,019,731.17 × 432,930.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,927.42x = 441,472,811,970.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,472,811,970.84/738,927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,450.85

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