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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,300.44, 1,042,283.64 and 432,786.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,300.44, 1,042,283.64 and 432,786.16 is: 597,227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,300.44 : 1,042,283.64 = 432,786.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,300.44/1,042,283.64 = 432,786.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,300.44x = 1,042,283.64 × 432,786.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,300.44x = 451,085,934,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,085,934,186.42/755,300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,227.16

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