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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,265.22, 1,042,144.05 and 432,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,265.22, 1,042,144.05 and 432,916 is: 597,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,265.22 : 1,042,144.05 = 432,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,265.22/1,042,144.05 = 432,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,265.22x = 1,042,144.05 × 432,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,265.22x = 451,160,833,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,160,833,549.80/755,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,354.18

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