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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,459, 1,045,326.78 and 435,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,459, 1,045,326.78 and 435,270.16 is: 600,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,459 : 1,045,326.78 = 435,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,459/1,045,326.78 = 435,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,459x = 1,045,326.78 × 435,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,459x = 454,999,554,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,999,554,782.89/757,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,691.99

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