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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,584.28, 1,021,716.98 and 430,435.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,584.28, 1,021,716.98 and 430,435.34 is: 593,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,584.28 : 1,021,716.98 = 430,435.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,584.28/1,021,716.98 = 430,435.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,584.28x = 1,021,716.98 × 430,435.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,584.28x = 439,783,088,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,783,088,409.31/740,584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,832.60

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