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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,757.62, 1,041,714.39 and 432,683.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,757.62, 1,041,714.39 and 432,683.98 is: 597,189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,757.62 : 1,041,714.39 = 432,683.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,757.62/1,041,714.39 = 432,683.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,757.62x = 1,041,714.39 × 432,683.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,757.62x = 450,733,128,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,733,128,288.47/754,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,189.24

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