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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,346.52, 1,046,573.31 and 436,157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,346.52, 1,046,573.31 and 436,157.68 is: 601,929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,346.52 : 1,046,573.31 = 436,157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,346.52/1,046,573.31 = 436,157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,346.52x = 1,046,573.31 × 436,157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,346.52x = 456,470,986,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,470,986,839.52/758,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,929.30

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