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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,869.36, 1,048,517.02 and 433,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,869.36, 1,048,517.02 and 433,224.52 is: 597,791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,869.36 : 1,048,517.02 = 433,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,869.36/1,048,517.02 = 433,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,869.36x = 1,048,517.02 × 433,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,869.36x = 454,243,282,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,243,282,701.33/759,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,791.29

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