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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,337.85, 1,049,149.35 and 437,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,337.85, 1,049,149.35 and 437,985 is: 604,351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,337.85 : 1,049,149.35 = 437,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,337.85/1,049,149.35 = 437,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,337.85x = 1,049,149.35 × 437,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,337.85x = 459,511,678,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,511,678,059.75/760,337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,351.97

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