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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,959.31, 1,019,775.21 and 432,962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,959.31, 1,019,775.21 and 432,962.46 is: 597,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,959.31 : 1,019,775.21 = 432,962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,959.31/1,019,775.21 = 432,962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,959.31x = 1,019,775.21 × 432,962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,959.31x = 441,524,383,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,524,383,568.62/738,959.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,494.85

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