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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,199.83, 1,055,984.58 and 438,506.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,199.83, 1,055,984.58 and 438,506.37 is: 605,143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,199.83 : 1,055,984.58 = 438,506.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,199.83/1,055,984.58 = 438,506.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,199.83x = 1,055,984.58 × 438,506.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,199.83x = 463,055,964,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,055,964,951.78/765,199.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,143.84

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