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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,112.60, 1,042,079.58 and 432,883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,112.60, 1,042,079.58 and 432,883.80 is: 597,393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,112.60 : 1,042,079.58 = 432,883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,112.60/1,042,079.58 = 432,883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,112.60x = 1,042,079.58 × 432,883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,112.60x = 451,099,368,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,099,368,492.80/755,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,393.51

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