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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,991.49, 1,048,778.76 and 433,294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,991.49, 1,048,778.76 and 433,294.11 is: 597,940.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,991.49 : 1,048,778.76 = 433,294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,991.49/1,048,778.76 = 433,294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,991.49x = 1,048,778.76 × 433,294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,991.49x = 454,429,659,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,429,659,807.32/759,991.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,940.46

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