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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,542.60, 1,041,416.72 and 432,468.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,542.60, 1,041,416.72 and 432,468.55 is: 596,891.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,542.60 : 1,041,416.72 = 432,468.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,542.60/1,041,416.72 = 432,468.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,542.60x = 1,041,416.72 × 432,468.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,542.60x = 450,379,978,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,379,978,844.16/754,542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,891.39

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