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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,599.62, 1,041,423.86 and 432,352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,599.62, 1,041,423.86 and 432,352.46 is: 596,690.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,599.62 : 1,041,423.86 = 432,352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,599.62/1,041,423.86 = 432,352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,599.62x = 1,041,423.86 × 432,352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,599.62x = 450,262,167,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,262,167,773.70/754,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,690.16

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