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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,558.98, 1,049,629.68 and 433,879.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,558.98, 1,049,629.68 and 433,879.18 is: 598,786.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,558.98 : 1,049,629.68 = 433,879.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,558.98/1,049,629.68 = 433,879.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,558.98x = 1,049,629.68 × 433,879.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,558.98x = 455,412,457,444.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,412,457,444.52/760,558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,786.51

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