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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,993.82, 1,044,616.32 and 434,476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,993.82, 1,044,616.32 and 434,476.92 is: 599,557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,993.82 : 1,044,616.32 = 434,476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,993.82/1,044,616.32 = 434,476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,993.82x = 1,044,616.32 × 434,476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,993.82x = 453,861,681,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,861,681,295.33/756,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,557.97

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