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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,760, 1,034,791.68 and 431,992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,760, 1,034,791.68 and 431,992.32 is: 596,220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,760 : 1,034,791.68 = 431,992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,760/1,034,791.68 = 431,992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,760x = 1,034,791.68 × 431,992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,760x = 447,022,058,559.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,022,058,559.90/749,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,220.20

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