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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,536.64, 1,046,812.31 and 436,246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,536.64, 1,046,812.31 and 436,246.95 is: 602,039.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,536.64 : 1,046,812.31 = 436,246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,536.64/1,046,812.31 = 436,246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,536.64x = 1,046,812.31 × 436,246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,536.64x = 456,668,677,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,668,677,459.96/758,536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,039.05

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