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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,248.79, 1,049,261.11 and 433,562.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,248.79, 1,049,261.11 and 433,562.49 is: 598,383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,248.79 : 1,049,261.11 = 433,562.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,248.79/1,049,261.11 = 433,562.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,248.79x = 1,049,261.11 × 433,562.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,248.79x = 454,920,258,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,920,258,427.86/760,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,383.41

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