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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,256.72, 1,042,132.32 and 432,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,256.72, 1,042,132.32 and 432,907.50 is: 597,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,256.72 : 1,042,132.32 = 432,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,256.72/1,042,132.32 = 432,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,256.72x = 1,042,132.32 × 432,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,256.72x = 451,146,897,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,146,897,320.40/755,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,342.45

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