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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,197.32, 1,042,004.98 and 437,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,197.32, 1,042,004.98 and 437,061 is: 603,047.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,197.32 : 1,042,004.98 = 437,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,197.32/1,042,004.98 = 437,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,197.32x = 1,042,004.98 × 437,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,197.32x = 455,419,738,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,419,738,563.78/755,197.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,047.34

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