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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,717.50, 1,051,204.44 and 435,058.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,717.50, 1,051,204.44 and 435,058.90 is: 600,400.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,717.50 : 1,051,204.44 = 435,058.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,717.50/1,051,204.44 = 435,058.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,717.50x = 1,051,204.44 × 435,058.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,717.50x = 457,335,847,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,335,847,341.52/761,717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,400.87

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