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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,957.90, 1,044,625.23 and 434,732.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,957.90, 1,044,625.23 and 434,732.61 is: 599,944.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,957.90 : 1,044,625.23 = 434,732.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,957.90/1,044,625.23 = 434,732.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,957.90x = 1,044,625.23 × 434,732.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,957.90x = 454,132,652,709.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,132,652,709.75/756,957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,944.40

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