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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,147.32, 1,040,947.66 and 432,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,147.32, 1,040,947.66 and 432,071.88 is: 596,387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,147.32 : 1,040,947.66 = 432,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,147.32/1,040,947.66 = 432,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,147.32x = 1,040,947.66 × 432,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,147.32x = 449,764,212,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,764,212,437.80/754,147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,387.74

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