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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,267.72, 1,042,147.50 and 432,918.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,267.72, 1,042,147.50 and 432,918.50 is: 597,357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,267.72 : 1,042,147.50 = 432,918.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,267.72/1,042,147.50 = 432,918.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,267.72x = 1,042,147.50 × 432,918.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,267.72x = 451,164,932,478.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,164,932,478.75/755,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,357.63

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