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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,237.04, 1,083,653.42 and 436,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,237.04, 1,083,653.42 and 436,392.14 is: 602,235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,237.04 : 1,083,653.42 = 436,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,237.04/1,083,653.42 = 436,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,237.04x = 1,083,653.42 × 436,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,237.04x = 472,897,827,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,897,827,371.89/785,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,235.76

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