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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,180.30, 1,040,472.48 and 431,716.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,180.30, 1,040,472.48 and 431,716.78 is: 595,599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,180.30 : 1,040,472.48 = 431,716.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,180.30/1,040,472.48 = 431,716.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,180.30x = 1,040,472.48 × 431,716.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,180.30x = 449,189,428,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,189,428,744.21/754,180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,599.53

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