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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,434.64, 1,041,132.42 and 432,172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,434.64, 1,041,132.42 and 432,172.84 is: 596,405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,434.64 : 1,041,132.42 = 432,172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,434.64/1,041,132.42 = 432,172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,434.64x = 1,041,132.42 × 432,172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,434.64x = 449,949,154,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,949,154,767.47/754,434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,405.75

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