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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,866.24, 1,048,512.71 and 433,221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,866.24, 1,048,512.71 and 433,221.39 is: 597,786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,866.24 : 1,048,512.71 = 433,221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,866.24/1,048,512.71 = 433,221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,866.24x = 1,048,512.71 × 433,221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,866.24x = 454,238,131,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,238,131,492.76/759,866.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,786.97

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