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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,379.52, 1,049,557.56 and 438,304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,379.52, 1,049,557.56 and 438,304.88 is: 604,995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,379.52 : 1,049,557.56 = 438,304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,379.52/1,049,557.56 = 438,304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,379.52x = 1,049,557.56 × 438,304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,379.52x = 460,026,200,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,026,200,388.89/760,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,995.52

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