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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,996.96, 1,041,940.70 and 432,727.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,996.96, 1,041,940.70 and 432,727.78 is: 597,190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,996.96 : 1,041,940.70 = 432,727.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,996.96/1,041,940.70 = 432,727.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,996.96x = 1,041,940.70 × 432,727.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,996.96x = 450,876,686,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,876,686,002.65/754,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,190.07

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