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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,305.98, 1,046,453.56 and 436,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,305.98, 1,046,453.56 and 436,017.36 is: 601,698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,305.98 : 1,046,453.56 = 436,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,305.98/1,046,453.56 = 436,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,305.98x = 1,046,453.56 × 436,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,305.98x = 456,271,918,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,271,918,593.80/758,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,698.96

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