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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,355.80, 1,046,538.18 and 431,652.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,355.80, 1,046,538.18 and 431,652.86 is: 595,685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,355.80 : 1,046,538.18 = 431,652.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,355.80/1,046,538.18 = 431,652.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,355.80x = 1,046,538.18 × 431,652.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,355.80x = 451,741,198,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,741,198,496.20/758,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,685.03

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