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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,520.96, 1,046,790.72 and 436,231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,520.96, 1,046,790.72 and 436,231.32 is: 602,017.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,520.96 : 1,046,790.72 = 436,231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,520.96/1,046,790.72 = 436,231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,520.96x = 1,046,790.72 × 436,231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,520.96x = 456,642,897,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,642,897,549.35/758,520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,017.51

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