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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,869.65, 997,585.83 and 436,333.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,869.65, 997,585.83 and 436,333.77 is: 602,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,869.65 : 997,585.83 = 436,333.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,869.65/997,585.83 = 436,333.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,869.65x = 997,585.83 × 436,333.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,869.65x = 435,280,386,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,280,386,102.48/722,869.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,156.12

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