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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,284.56, 1,071,261.72 and 436,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,284.56, 1,071,261.72 and 436,752 is: 602,711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,284.56 : 1,071,261.72 = 436,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,284.56/1,071,261.72 = 436,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,284.56x = 1,071,261.72 × 436,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,284.56x = 467,875,698,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,875,698,733.44/776,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,711.59

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