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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,003.87, 1,041,950.19 and 432,734.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,003.87, 1,041,950.19 and 432,734.79 is: 597,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,003.87 : 1,041,950.19 = 432,734.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,003.87/1,041,950.19 = 432,734.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,003.87x = 1,041,950.19 × 432,734.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,003.87x = 450,888,096,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,888,096,660.11/755,003.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,199.72

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