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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,055.86, 1,046,208.83 and 431,448.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,055.86, 1,046,208.83 and 431,448.29 is: 595,450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,055.86 : 1,046,208.83 = 431,448.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,055.86/1,046,208.83 = 431,448.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,055.86x = 1,046,208.83 × 431,448.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,055.86x = 451,385,003,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,385,003,298.12/758,055.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,450.85

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