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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,261.69, 1,042,230.38 and 432,747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,261.69, 1,042,230.38 and 432,747.50 is: 597,173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,261.69 : 1,042,230.38 = 432,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,261.69/1,042,230.38 = 432,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,261.69x = 1,042,230.38 × 432,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,261.69x = 451,022,583,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,022,583,994.16/755,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,173.92

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