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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,999.95, 1,041,944.85 and 432,730.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,999.95, 1,041,944.85 and 432,730.77 is: 597,194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,999.95 : 1,041,944.85 = 432,730.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,999.95/1,041,944.85 = 432,730.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,999.95x = 1,041,944.85 × 432,730.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,999.95x = 450,881,597,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,881,597,238.04/754,999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,194.21

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