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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,004.38, 1,041,950.88 and 432,735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,004.38, 1,041,950.88 and 432,735.30 is: 597,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,004.38 : 1,041,950.88 = 432,735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,004.38/1,041,950.88 = 432,735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,004.38x = 1,041,950.88 × 432,735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,004.38x = 450,888,926,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,888,926,642.06/755,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,200.41

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