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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,060.61, 1,046,215.39 and 431,453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,060.61, 1,046,215.39 and 431,453.04 is: 595,457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,060.61 : 1,046,215.39 = 431,453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,060.61/1,046,215.39 = 431,453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,060.61x = 1,046,215.39 × 431,453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,060.61x = 451,392,810,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,392,810,510.29/758,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,457.41

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