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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,617.16, 1,023,439.54 and 435,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,617.16, 1,023,439.54 and 435,706.28 is: 601,279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,617.16 : 1,023,439.54 = 435,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,617.16/1,023,439.54 = 435,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,617.16x = 1,023,439.54 × 435,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,617.16x = 445,919,034,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,919,034,778.31/741,617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,279.28

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