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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,157.17, 1,044,877.67 and 434,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,157.17, 1,044,877.67 and 434,929.60 is: 600,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,157.17 : 1,044,877.67 = 434,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,157.17/1,044,877.67 = 434,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,157.17x = 1,044,877.67 × 434,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,157.17x = 454,448,230,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,448,230,270.95/757,157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,203.30

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