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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,756.62, 1,041,713.01 and 432,682.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,756.62, 1,041,713.01 and 432,682.98 is: 597,187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,756.62 : 1,041,713.01 = 432,682.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,756.62/1,041,713.01 = 432,682.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,756.62x = 1,041,713.01 × 432,682.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,756.62x = 450,731,489,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,731,489,471.57/754,756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,187.86

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