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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,535.81, 1,046,809.67 and 436,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,535.81, 1,046,809.67 and 436,245.72 is: 602,036.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,535.81 : 1,046,809.67 = 436,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,535.81/1,046,809.67 = 436,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,535.81x = 1,046,809.67 × 436,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,535.81x = 456,666,238,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,666,238,192.11/758,535.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,036.49

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