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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,946.33, 1,044,538.26 and 434,429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,946.33, 1,044,538.26 and 434,429.44 is: 599,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,946.33 : 1,044,538.26 = 434,429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,946.33/1,044,538.26 = 434,429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,946.33x = 1,044,538.26 × 434,429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,946.33x = 453,778,171,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,778,171,350.37/756,946.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,485.27

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