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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,526.38, 1,046,798.22 and 436,236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,526.38, 1,046,798.22 and 436,236.72 is: 602,024.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,526.38 : 1,046,798.22 = 436,236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,526.38/1,046,798.22 = 436,236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,526.38x = 1,046,798.22 × 436,236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,526.38x = 456,651,821,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,651,821,994.64/758,526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,024.98

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