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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,029.30, 1,041,985.38 and 432,760.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,029.30, 1,041,985.38 and 432,760.27 is: 597,234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,029.30 : 1,041,985.38 = 432,760.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,029.30/1,041,985.38 = 432,760.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,029.30x = 1,041,985.38 × 432,760.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,029.30x = 450,929,874,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,929,874,384.85/755,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,234.93

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