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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,398.47, 1,040,991.14 and 432,122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,398.47, 1,040,991.14 and 432,122.15 is: 596,283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,398.47 : 1,040,991.14 = 432,122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,398.47/1,040,991.14 = 432,122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,398.47x = 1,040,991.14 × 432,122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,398.47x = 449,835,324,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,835,324,342.80/754,398.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,283.46

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