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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,254.77, 1,046,446.97 and 436,065.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,254.77, 1,046,446.97 and 436,065.93 is: 601,802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,254.77 : 1,046,446.97 = 436,065.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,254.77/1,046,446.97 = 436,065.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,254.77x = 1,046,446.97 × 436,065.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,254.77x = 456,319,868,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,319,868,988.40/758,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,802.83

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