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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,236.72, 1,047,792.64 and 436,939.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,236.72, 1,047,792.64 and 436,939.80 is: 603,003.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,236.72 : 1,047,792.64 = 436,939.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,236.72/1,047,792.64 = 436,939.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,236.72x = 1,047,792.64 × 436,939.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,236.72x = 457,822,306,563.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,822,306,563.07/759,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,003.38

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