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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,409.32, 1,049,598.48 and 438,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,409.32, 1,049,598.48 and 438,334.72 is: 605,036.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,409.32 : 1,049,598.48 = 438,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,409.32/1,049,598.48 = 438,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,409.32x = 1,049,598.48 × 438,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,409.32x = 460,075,455,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,075,455,843.23/760,409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,036.58

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