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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,997.46, 1,041,941.39 and 432,728.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,997.46, 1,041,941.39 and 432,728.27 is: 597,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,997.46 : 1,041,941.39 = 432,728.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,997.46/1,041,941.39 = 432,728.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,997.46x = 1,041,941.39 × 432,728.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,997.46x = 450,877,495,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,877,495,136.10/754,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,190.74

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