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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,060.48, 1,041,962.52 and 428,432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,060.48, 1,041,962.52 and 428,432.96 is: 591,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,060.48 : 1,041,962.52 = 428,432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,060.48/1,041,962.52 = 428,432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,060.48x = 1,041,962.52 × 428,432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,060.48x = 446,411,086,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,411,086,652.66/755,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,225.60

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