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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,558.28, 1,046,847.80 and 431,877.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,558.28, 1,046,847.80 and 431,877.77 is: 596,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,558.28 : 1,046,847.80 = 431,877.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,558.28/1,046,847.80 = 431,877.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,558.28x = 1,046,847.80 × 431,877.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,558.28x = 452,110,296,623.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,110,296,623.75/758,558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,012.60

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