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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,956.31, 1,019,771.06 and 432,959.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,956.31, 1,019,771.06 and 432,959.46 is: 597,490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,956.31 : 1,019,771.06 = 432,959.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,956.31/1,019,771.06 = 432,959.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,956.31x = 1,019,771.06 × 432,959.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,956.31x = 441,519,525,296.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,519,525,296.43/738,956.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,490.70

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