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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,527.38, 1,046,799.60 and 436,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,527.38, 1,046,799.60 and 436,237.72 is: 602,026.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,527.38 : 1,046,799.60 = 436,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,527.38/1,046,799.60 = 436,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,527.38x = 1,046,799.60 × 436,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,527.38x = 456,653,470,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,653,470,800.91/758,527.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,026.35

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