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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,701, 1,047,006.60 and 436,402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,701, 1,047,006.60 and 436,402.80 is: 602,235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,701 : 1,047,006.60 = 436,402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,701/1,047,006.60 = 436,402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,701x = 1,047,006.60 × 436,402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,701x = 456,916,611,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,916,611,858.48/758,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,235.42

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