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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,280.98, 1,021,525.62 and 434,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,280.98, 1,021,525.62 and 434,325.14 is: 599,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,280.98 : 1,021,525.62 = 434,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,280.98/1,021,525.62 = 434,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,280.98x = 1,021,525.62 × 434,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,280.98x = 443,674,257,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,674,257,920.09/740,280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,332.24

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