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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,229.61, 1,040,835.83 and 432,044.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,229.61, 1,040,835.83 and 432,044.01 is: 596,220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,229.61 : 1,040,835.83 = 432,044.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,229.61/1,040,835.83 = 432,044.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,229.61x = 1,040,835.83 × 432,044.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,229.61x = 449,686,883,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,686,883,584.66/754,229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,220.14

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