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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,299.44, 1,042,282.26 and 432,785.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,299.44, 1,042,282.26 and 432,785.16 is: 597,225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,299.44 : 1,042,282.26 = 432,785.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,299.44/1,042,282.26 = 432,785.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,299.44x = 1,042,282.26 × 432,785.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,299.44x = 451,084,294,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,084,294,659.26/755,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,225.78

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