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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,964.56, 1,019,782.50 and 432,967.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,964.56, 1,019,782.50 and 432,967.80 is: 597,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,964.56 : 1,019,782.50 = 432,967.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,964.56/1,019,782.50 = 432,967.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,964.56x = 1,019,782.50 × 432,967.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,964.56x = 441,532,985,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,532,985,503.50/738,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,502.25

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