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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,397.59, 1,040,989.94 and 432,121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,397.59, 1,040,989.94 and 432,121.27 is: 596,282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,397.59 : 1,040,989.94 = 432,121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,397.59/1,040,989.94 = 432,121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,397.59x = 1,040,989.94 × 432,121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,397.59x = 449,833,894,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,833,894,930.02/754,397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,282.25

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