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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,836.06, 1,047,253.47 and 432,162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,836.06, 1,047,253.47 and 432,162.89 is: 596,418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,836.06 : 1,047,253.47 = 432,162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,836.06/1,047,253.47 = 432,162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,836.06x = 1,047,253.47 × 432,162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,836.06x = 452,584,088,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,584,088,775.86/758,836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,418.80

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