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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,042.67, 1,019,806.73 and 428,897.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,042.67, 1,019,806.73 and 428,897.02 is: 591,836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,042.67 : 1,019,806.73 = 428,897.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,042.67/1,019,806.73 = 428,897.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,042.67x = 1,019,806.73 × 428,897.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,042.67x = 437,392,067,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,392,067,472.95/739,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,836.01

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