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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,255.22, 1,042,130.25 and 432,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,255.22, 1,042,130.25 and 432,906 is: 597,340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,255.22 : 1,042,130.25 = 432,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,255.22/1,042,130.25 = 432,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,255.22x = 1,042,130.25 × 432,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,255.22x = 451,144,438,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,144,438,006.50/755,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,340.38

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