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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,263.69, 1,042,233.13 and 432,749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,263.69, 1,042,233.13 and 432,749.50 is: 597,176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,263.69 : 1,042,233.13 = 432,749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,263.69/1,042,233.13 = 432,749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,263.69x = 1,042,233.13 × 432,749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,263.69x = 451,025,865,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,025,865,890.94/755,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,176.68

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