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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,064.48, 1,041,968.04 and 428,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,064.48, 1,041,968.04 and 428,436.96 is: 591,231.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,064.48 : 1,041,968.04 = 428,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,064.48/1,041,968.04 = 428,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,064.48x = 1,041,968.04 × 428,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,064.48x = 446,417,619,474.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,417,619,474.76/755,064.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,231.12

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