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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,824.85, 1,047,238 and 432,151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,824.85, 1,047,238 and 432,151.67 is: 596,403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,824.85 : 1,047,238 = 432,151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,824.85/1,047,238 = 432,151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,824.85x = 1,047,238 × 432,151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,824.85x = 452,565,650,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,565,650,587.46/758,824.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,403.31

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