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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,770.52, 1,041,579.30 and 432,485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,770.52, 1,041,579.30 and 432,485.56 is: 596,827.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,770.52 : 1,041,579.30 = 432,485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,770.52/1,041,579.30 = 432,485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,770.52x = 1,041,579.30 × 432,485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,770.52x = 450,468,006,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,468,006,844.91/754,770.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,827.77

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