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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,363.26, 1,042,337.73 and 432,999.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,363.26, 1,042,337.73 and 432,999.46 is: 597,502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,363.26 : 1,042,337.73 = 432,999.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,363.26/1,042,337.73 = 432,999.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,363.26x = 1,042,337.73 × 432,999.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,363.26x = 451,331,674,227.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,331,674,227.63/755,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,502.82

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