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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,235.24, 1,050,371.12 and 434,399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,235.24, 1,050,371.12 and 434,399.03 is: 599,394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,235.24 : 1,050,371.12 = 434,399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,235.24/1,050,371.12 = 434,399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,235.24x = 1,050,371.12 × 434,399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,235.24x = 456,280,188,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,280,188,244.16/761,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,394.46

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