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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,231.86, 1,040,838.93 and 432,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,231.86, 1,040,838.93 and 432,046.26 is: 596,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,231.86 : 1,040,838.93 = 432,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,231.86/1,040,838.93 = 432,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,231.86x = 1,040,838.93 × 432,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,231.86x = 449,690,566,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,690,566,968.90/754,231.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,223.24

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