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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,911.36, 1,041,821.76 and 432,721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,911.36, 1,041,821.76 and 432,721.28 is: 597,180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,911.36 : 1,041,821.76 = 432,721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,911.36/1,041,821.76 = 432,721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,911.36x = 1,041,821.76 × 432,721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,911.36x = 450,818,445,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,818,445,519.05/754,911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,180.64

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