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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,376.26, 1,049,552.94 and 438,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,376.26, 1,049,552.94 and 438,301.72 is: 604,991.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,376.26 : 1,049,552.94 = 438,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,376.26/1,049,552.94 = 438,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,376.26x = 1,049,552.94 × 438,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,376.26x = 460,020,858,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,020,858,833.06/760,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,991.09

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