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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,724.40, 1,042,995 and 433,427.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,724.40, 1,042,995 and 433,427.58 is: 598,184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,724.40 : 1,042,995 = 433,427.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,724.40/1,042,995 = 433,427.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,724.40x = 1,042,995 × 433,427.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,724.40x = 452,062,798,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,062,798,802.10/755,724.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,184.73

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