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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,227.84, 1,046,354.16 and 436,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,227.84, 1,046,354.16 and 436,001.20 is: 601,681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,227.84 : 1,046,354.16 = 436,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,227.84/1,046,354.16 = 436,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,227.84x = 1,046,354.16 × 436,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,227.84x = 456,211,669,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,211,669,384.99/758,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,681.51

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