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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,983.75, 1,040,497.58 and 431,800.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,983.75, 1,040,497.58 and 431,800.45 is: 595,884.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,983.75 : 1,040,497.58 = 431,800.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,983.75/1,040,497.58 = 431,800.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,983.75x = 1,040,497.58 × 431,800.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,983.75x = 449,287,323,267.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,287,323,267.91/753,983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,884.62

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