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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,765.91, 1,023,768 and 435,842.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,765.91, 1,023,768 and 435,842.23 is: 601,539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,765.91 : 1,023,768 = 435,842.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,765.91/1,023,768 = 435,842.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,765.91x = 1,023,768 × 435,842.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,765.91x = 446,201,323,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,201,323,003.80/741,765.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,539.27

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