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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,527.73, 1,023,316.32 and 435,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,527.73, 1,023,316.32 and 435,617 is: 601,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,527.73 : 1,023,316.32 = 435,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,527.73/1,023,316.32 = 435,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,527.73x = 1,023,316.32 × 435,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,527.73x = 445,773,986,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,773,986,458.48/741,527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,156.20

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