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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,000.73, 1,041,945.87 and 432,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,000.73, 1,041,945.87 and 432,731.52 is: 597,195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,000.73 : 1,041,945.87 = 432,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,000.73/1,041,945.87 = 432,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,000.73x = 1,041,945.87 × 432,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,000.73x = 450,882,820,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,882,820,082.82/755,000.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,195.21

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