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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,052.92, 1,041,976.48 and 432,781.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,052.92, 1,041,976.48 and 432,781.86 is: 597,240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,052.92 : 1,041,976.48 = 432,781.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,052.92/1,041,976.48 = 432,781.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,052.92x = 1,041,976.48 × 432,781.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,052.92x = 450,948,519,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,948,519,090.65/755,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,240.94

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