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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,028.30, 1,041,984 and 432,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,028.30, 1,041,984 and 432,759.27 is: 597,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,028.30 : 1,041,984 = 432,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,028.30/1,041,984 = 432,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,028.30x = 1,041,984 × 432,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,028.30x = 450,928,235,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,928,235,191.68/755,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,233.55

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