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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,434.89, 1,041,132.77 and 432,173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,434.89, 1,041,132.77 and 432,173.09 is: 596,406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,434.89 : 1,041,132.77 = 432,173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,434.89/1,041,132.77 = 432,173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,434.89x = 1,041,132.77 × 432,173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,434.89x = 449,949,564,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,949,564,150.29/754,434.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,406.09

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