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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,995.46, 1,041,938.63 and 432,726.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,995.46, 1,041,938.63 and 432,726.27 is: 597,187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,995.46 : 1,041,938.63 = 432,726.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,995.46/1,041,938.63 = 432,726.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,995.46x = 1,041,938.63 × 432,726.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,995.46x = 450,874,220,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,874,220,663.49/754,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,187.99

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