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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,400.14, 1,046,573.38 and 436,102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,400.14, 1,046,573.38 and 436,102.56 is: 601,810.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,400.14 : 1,046,573.38 = 436,102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,400.14/1,046,573.38 = 436,102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,400.14x = 1,046,573.38 × 436,102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,400.14x = 456,413,330,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,413,330,245.85/758,400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,810.71

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