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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,721.58, 1,055,017.11 and 437,859.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,721.58, 1,055,017.11 and 437,859.92 is: 604,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,721.58 : 1,055,017.11 = 437,859.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,721.58/1,055,017.11 = 437,859.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,721.58x = 1,055,017.11 × 437,859.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,721.58x = 461,949,704,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,949,704,496.80/764,721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,075.68

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