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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,056.92, 1,041,982 and 432,785.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,056.92, 1,041,982 and 432,785.86 is: 597,246.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,056.92 : 1,041,982 = 432,785.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,056.92/1,041,982 = 432,785.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,056.92x = 1,041,982 × 432,785.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,056.92x = 450,955,075,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,955,075,974.52/755,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,246.46

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