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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,041.92, 1,042,000.68 and 432,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,041.92, 1,042,000.68 and 432,805.56 is: 597,296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,041.92 : 1,042,000.68 = 432,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,041.92/1,042,000.68 = 432,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,041.92x = 1,042,000.68 × 432,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,041.92x = 450,983,687,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,983,687,827.78/755,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,296.22

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