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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,233.36, 1,040,841 and 432,047.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,233.36, 1,040,841 and 432,047.76 is: 596,225.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,233.36 : 1,040,841 = 432,047.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,233.36/1,040,841 = 432,047.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,233.36x = 1,040,841 × 432,047.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,233.36x = 449,693,022,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,693,022,566.16/754,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,225.31

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