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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,936.26, 1,041,840.78 and 432,708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,936.26, 1,041,840.78 and 432,708.54 is: 597,154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,936.26 : 1,041,840.78 = 432,708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,936.26/1,041,840.78 = 432,708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,936.26x = 1,041,840.78 × 432,708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,936.26x = 450,813,402,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,813,402,826.26/754,936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,154.26

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