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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,197.29, 1,046,491.74 and 436,093.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,197.29, 1,046,491.74 and 436,093.50 is: 601,912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,197.29 : 1,046,491.74 = 436,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,197.29/1,046,491.74 = 436,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,197.29x = 1,046,491.74 × 436,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,197.29x = 456,368,245,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,368,245,617.69/758,197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,912.26

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