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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,355.52, 1,046,585.76 and 436,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,355.52, 1,046,585.76 and 436,166.68 is: 601,941.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,355.52 : 1,046,585.76 = 436,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,355.52/1,046,585.76 = 436,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,355.52x = 1,046,585.76 × 436,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,355.52x = 456,485,836,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,485,836,274.48/758,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,941.73

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