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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,992.82, 1,044,614.94 and 434,475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,992.82, 1,044,614.94 and 434,475.92 is: 599,556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,992.82 : 1,044,614.94 = 434,475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,992.82/1,044,614.94 = 434,475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,992.82x = 1,044,614.94 × 434,475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,992.82x = 453,860,037,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,860,037,102.25/756,992.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,556.59

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