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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,434.39, 1,041,132.08 and 432,172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,434.39, 1,041,132.08 and 432,172.59 is: 596,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,434.39 : 1,041,132.08 = 432,172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,434.39/1,041,132.08 = 432,172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,434.39x = 1,041,132.08 × 432,172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,434.39x = 449,948,745,384.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,948,745,384.82/754,434.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,405.40

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