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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,869.18, 1,041,779.51 and 432,609.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,869.18, 1,041,779.51 and 432,609.27 is: 597,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,869.18 : 1,041,779.51 = 432,609.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,869.18/1,041,779.51 = 432,609.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,869.18x = 1,041,779.51 × 432,609.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,869.18x = 450,683,473,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,683,473,322.06/754,869.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,035.20

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