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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,720.89, 1,042,990.17 and 433,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,720.89, 1,042,990.17 and 433,424.06 is: 598,179.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,720.89 : 1,042,990.17 = 433,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,720.89/1,042,990.17 = 433,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,720.89x = 1,042,990.17 × 433,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,720.89x = 452,057,039,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,057,039,397.24/755,720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,179.89

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