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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,867.74, 1,048,514.78 and 433,222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,867.74, 1,048,514.78 and 433,222.89 is: 597,789.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,867.74 : 1,048,514.78 = 433,222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,867.74/1,048,514.78 = 433,222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,867.74x = 1,048,514.78 × 433,222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,867.74x = 454,240,601,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,240,601,033.20/759,867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,789.04

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