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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,943.47, 1,041,846.50 and 432,714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,943.47, 1,041,846.50 and 432,714.30 is: 597,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,943.47 : 1,041,846.50 = 432,714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,943.47/1,041,846.50 = 432,714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,943.47x = 1,041,846.50 × 432,714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,943.47x = 450,821,878,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,821,878,954.95/754,943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,159.78

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