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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,839.92, 1,041,704 and 432,611.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,839.92, 1,041,704 and 432,611.78 is: 597,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,839.92 : 1,041,704 = 432,611.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,839.92/1,041,704 = 432,611.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,839.92x = 1,041,704 × 432,611.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,839.92x = 450,653,421,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,653,421,673.12/754,839.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,018.53

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