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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,523.96, 1,046,794.86 and 436,234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,523.96, 1,046,794.86 and 436,234.32 is: 602,021.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,523.96 : 1,046,794.86 = 436,234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,523.96/1,046,794.86 = 436,234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,523.96x = 1,046,794.86 × 436,234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,523.96x = 456,647,843,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,647,843,931.60/758,523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,021.65

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