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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,591.31, 1,046,886.08 and 436,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,591.31, 1,046,886.08 and 436,301.02 is: 602,112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,591.31 : 1,046,886.08 = 436,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,591.31/1,046,886.08 = 436,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,591.31x = 1,046,886.08 × 436,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,591.31x = 456,757,464,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,757,464,527.80/758,591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,112.70

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