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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,950.40, 1,041,874.66 and 432,714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,950.40, 1,041,874.66 and 432,714.18 is: 597,170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,950.40 : 1,041,874.66 = 432,714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,950.40/1,041,874.66 = 432,714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,950.40x = 1,041,874.66 × 432,714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,950.40x = 450,833,939,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,833,939,164.68/754,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,170.28

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