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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,631.96, 1,046,870.10 and 436,347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,631.96, 1,046,870.10 and 436,347.48 is: 602,135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,631.96 : 1,046,870.10 = 436,347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,631.96/1,046,870.10 = 436,347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,631.96x = 1,046,870.10 × 436,347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,631.96x = 456,799,130,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,799,130,022.35/758,631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,135.36

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