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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,778.29, 1,025,038.23 and 436,867.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,778.29, 1,025,038.23 and 436,867.57 is: 602,879.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,778.29 : 1,025,038.23 = 436,867.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,778.29/1,025,038.23 = 436,867.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,778.29x = 1,025,038.23 × 436,867.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,778.29x = 447,805,960,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,805,960,697.20/742,778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,879.71

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