Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,636.58, 1,046,876.49 and 436,352.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 758,636.58, 1,046,876.49 and 436,352.10 is: 602,141.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
758,636.58 : 1,046,876.49 = 436,352.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
758,636.58/1,046,876.49 = 436,352.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
758,636.58x = 1,046,876.49 × 436,352.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
758,636.58x = 456,806,754,852.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 456,806,754,852.13/758,636.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,141.75
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