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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,004.87, 1,041,951.57 and 432,735.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,004.87, 1,041,951.57 and 432,735.79 is: 597,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,004.87 : 1,041,951.57 = 432,735.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,004.87/1,041,951.57 = 432,735.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,004.87x = 1,041,951.57 × 432,735.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,004.87x = 450,889,735,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,889,735,785.69/755,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,201.10

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