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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,272.18, 1,047,841.52 and 436,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,272.18, 1,047,841.52 and 436,975.20 is: 603,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,272.18 : 1,047,841.52 = 436,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,272.18/1,047,841.52 = 436,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,272.18x = 1,047,841.52 × 436,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,272.18x = 457,880,755,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,880,755,585.43/759,272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,052.20

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