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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,962.56, 1,019,779.74 and 432,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,962.56, 1,019,779.74 and 432,965.80 is: 597,499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,962.56 : 1,019,779.74 = 432,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,962.56/1,019,779.74 = 432,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,962.56x = 1,019,779.74 × 432,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,962.56x = 441,529,750,952.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,529,750,952.89/738,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,499.49

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