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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,962.26, 1,047,368.94 and 436,665.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,962.26, 1,047,368.94 and 436,665.90 is: 602,599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,962.26 : 1,047,368.94 = 436,665.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,962.26/1,047,368.94 = 436,665.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,962.26x = 1,047,368.94 × 436,665.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,962.26x = 457,350,300,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,350,300,817.15/758,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,599.53

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