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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,257.16, 1,042,224.17 and 432,742.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,257.16, 1,042,224.17 and 432,742.97 is: 597,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,257.16 : 1,042,224.17 = 432,742.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,257.16/1,042,224.17 = 432,742.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,257.16x = 1,042,224.17 × 432,742.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,257.16x = 451,015,183,173.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,015,183,173.43/755,257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,167.70

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