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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,996.46, 1,041,940.01 and 432,727.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,996.46, 1,041,940.01 and 432,727.27 is: 597,189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,996.46 : 1,041,940.01 = 432,727.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,996.46/1,041,940.01 = 432,727.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,996.46x = 1,041,940.01 × 432,727.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,996.46x = 450,875,856,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,875,856,031.07/754,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,189.36

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