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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,494.90, 1,038,147.34 and 430,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,494.90, 1,038,147.34 and 430,032 is: 593,275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,494.90 : 1,038,147.34 = 430,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,494.90/1,038,147.34 = 430,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,494.90x = 1,038,147.34 × 430,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,494.90x = 446,436,576,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,436,576,914.88/752,494.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,275.22

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