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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,002.37, 1,041,948.12 and 432,733.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,002.37, 1,041,948.12 and 432,733.29 is: 597,197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,002.37 : 1,041,948.12 = 432,733.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,002.37/1,041,948.12 = 432,733.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,002.37x = 1,041,948.12 × 432,733.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,002.37x = 450,885,637,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,885,637,976.92/755,002.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,197.64

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