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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,534.81, 1,046,808.29 and 436,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,534.81, 1,046,808.29 and 436,244.72 is: 602,035.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,534.81 : 1,046,808.29 = 436,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,534.81/1,046,808.29 = 436,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,534.81x = 1,046,808.29 × 436,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,534.81x = 456,664,585,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,664,585,221.30/758,534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,035.11

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