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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,590.31, 1,046,884.70 and 436,300.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,590.31, 1,046,884.70 and 436,300.02 is: 602,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,590.31 : 1,046,884.70 = 436,300.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,590.31/1,046,884.70 = 436,300.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,590.31x = 1,046,884.70 × 436,300.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,590.31x = 456,755,816,638.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,755,816,638.44/758,590.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,111.32

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