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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,862.52, 1,043,385 and 595,437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,862.52, 1,043,385 and 595,437.26 is: 820,849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,862.52 : 1,043,385 = 595,437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,862.52/1,043,385 = 595,437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,862.52x = 1,043,385 × 595,437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,862.52x = 621,270,305,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,270,305,525.10/756,862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820,849.61

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