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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,839.20, 1,047,257.83 and 432,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,839.20, 1,047,257.83 and 432,166.10 is: 596,423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,839.20 : 1,047,257.83 = 432,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,839.20/1,047,257.83 = 432,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,839.20x = 1,047,257.83 × 432,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,839.20x = 452,589,332,085.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,589,332,085.56/758,839.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,423.24

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