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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,999.84, 1,044,624.58 and 434,482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,999.84, 1,044,624.58 and 434,482.92 is: 599,566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,999.84 : 1,044,624.58 = 434,482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,999.84/1,044,624.58 = 434,482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,999.84x = 1,044,624.58 × 434,482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,999.84x = 453,871,537,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,871,537,822.17/756,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,566.23

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