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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,955.37, 1,019,769.76 and 432,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,955.37, 1,019,769.76 and 432,958.52 is: 597,489.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,955.37 : 1,019,769.76 = 432,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,955.37/1,019,769.76 = 432,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,955.37x = 1,019,769.76 × 432,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,955.37x = 441,518,009,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,518,009,120.98/738,955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,489.41

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