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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,956.56, 1,019,771.40 and 432,959.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,956.56, 1,019,771.40 and 432,959.71 is: 597,491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,956.56 : 1,019,771.40 = 432,959.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,956.56/1,019,771.40 = 432,959.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,956.56x = 1,019,771.40 × 432,959.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,956.56x = 441,519,929,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,519,929,610.29/738,956.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,491.05

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