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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,838.20, 1,047,256.45 and 432,165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,838.20, 1,047,256.45 and 432,165.10 is: 596,421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,838.20 : 1,047,256.45 = 432,165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,838.20/1,047,256.45 = 432,165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,838.20x = 1,047,256.45 × 432,165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,838.20x = 452,587,686,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,587,686,798.22/758,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,421.86

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