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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,655.76, 1,041,273.90 and 432,466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,655.76, 1,041,273.90 and 432,466.92 is: 596,717.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,655.76 : 1,041,273.90 = 432,466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,655.76/1,041,273.90 = 432,466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,655.76x = 1,041,273.90 × 432,466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,655.76x = 450,316,516,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,316,516,409.39/754,655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,717.79

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