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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,778.30, 1,025,038.24 and 436,867.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,778.30, 1,025,038.24 and 436,867.58 is: 602,879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,778.30 : 1,025,038.24 = 436,867.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,778.30/1,025,038.24 = 436,867.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,778.30x = 1,025,038.24 × 436,867.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,778.30x = 447,805,975,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,805,975,316.26/742,778.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,879.72

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