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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,342.52, 1,046,567.79 and 436,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,342.52, 1,046,567.79 and 436,153.68 is: 601,923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,342.52 : 1,046,567.79 = 436,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,342.52/1,046,567.79 = 436,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,342.52x = 1,046,567.79 × 436,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,342.52x = 456,464,392,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,464,392,977.97/758,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,923.78

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