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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,892.80, 1,041,633.48 and 432,540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,892.80, 1,041,633.48 and 432,540.88 is: 596,838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,892.80 : 1,041,633.48 = 432,540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,892.80/1,041,633.48 = 432,540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,892.80x = 1,041,633.48 × 432,540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,892.80x = 450,549,062,076.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,549,062,076.66/754,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,838.47

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