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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,771.62, 1,041,733.72 and 432,697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,771.62, 1,041,733.72 and 432,697.98 is: 597,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,771.62 : 1,041,733.72 = 432,697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,771.62/1,041,733.72 = 432,697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,771.62x = 1,041,733.72 × 432,697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,771.62x = 450,756,076,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,756,076,341.89/754,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,208.57

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