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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,224.40, 1,047,679.83 and 436,882.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,224.40, 1,047,679.83 and 436,882.50 is: 602,869.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,224.40 : 1,047,679.83 = 436,882.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,224.40/1,047,679.83 = 436,882.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,224.40x = 1,047,679.83 × 436,882.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,224.40x = 457,712,983,329.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,712,983,329.98/759,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,869.17

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