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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,951.40, 1,041,876.04 and 432,715.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,951.40, 1,041,876.04 and 432,715.18 is: 597,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,951.40 : 1,041,876.04 = 432,715.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,951.40/1,041,876.04 = 432,715.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,951.40x = 1,041,876.04 × 432,715.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,951.40x = 450,835,578,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,835,578,186.29/754,951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,171.66

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