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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,941.47, 1,041,843.74 and 432,712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,941.47, 1,041,843.74 and 432,712.30 is: 597,157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,941.47 : 1,041,843.74 = 432,712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,941.47/1,041,843.74 = 432,712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,941.47x = 1,041,843.74 × 432,712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,941.47x = 450,818,604,742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,818,604,742.48/754,941.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,157.03

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