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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,262.69, 1,042,231.75 and 432,748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,262.69, 1,042,231.75 and 432,748.50 is: 597,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,262.69 : 1,042,231.75 = 432,748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,262.69/1,042,231.75 = 432,748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,262.69x = 1,042,231.75 × 432,748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,262.69x = 451,024,226,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,024,226,464.88/755,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,175.30

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