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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,290, 1,040,623.30 and 431,826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,290, 1,040,623.30 and 431,826.28 is: 595,750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,290 : 1,040,623.30 = 431,826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,290/1,040,623.30 = 431,826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,290x = 1,040,623.30 × 431,826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,290x = 449,368,488,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,368,488,520.32/754,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,750.29

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