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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,396.53, 1,040,988.47 and 432,120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,396.53, 1,040,988.47 and 432,120.21 is: 596,280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,396.53 : 1,040,988.47 = 432,120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,396.53/1,040,988.47 = 432,120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,396.53x = 1,040,988.47 × 432,120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,396.53x = 449,832,152,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,832,152,139.34/754,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,280.79

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