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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,171.88, 1,044,898.08 and 434,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,171.88, 1,044,898.08 and 434,944.40 is: 600,223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,171.88 : 1,044,898.08 = 434,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,171.88/1,044,898.08 = 434,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,171.88x = 1,044,898.08 × 434,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,171.88x = 454,472,568,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,472,568,466.75/757,171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,223.78

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