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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,266.22, 1,042,145.43 and 432,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,266.22, 1,042,145.43 and 432,917 is: 597,355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,266.22 : 1,042,145.43 = 432,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,266.22/1,042,145.43 = 432,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,266.22x = 1,042,145.43 × 432,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,266.22x = 451,162,473,119.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,162,473,119.31/755,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,355.56

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