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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,201.83, 1,055,987.34 and 438,508.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,201.83, 1,055,987.34 and 438,508.37 is: 605,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,201.83 : 1,055,987.34 = 438,508.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,201.83/1,055,987.34 = 438,508.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,201.83x = 1,055,987.34 × 438,508.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,201.83x = 463,059,287,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,059,287,204.04/765,201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,146.60

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