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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,716.42, 1,048,292.28 and 437,364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,716.42, 1,048,292.28 and 437,364.23 is: 603,495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,716.42 : 1,048,292.28 = 437,364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,716.42/1,048,292.28 = 437,364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,716.42x = 1,048,292.28 × 437,364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,716.42x = 458,485,540,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,485,540,615.68/759,716.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,495.64

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