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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,839.27, 1,047,257.91 and 432,166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,839.27, 1,047,257.91 and 432,166.07 is: 596,423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,839.27 : 1,047,257.91 = 432,166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,839.27/1,047,257.91 = 432,166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,839.27x = 1,047,257.91 × 432,166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,839.27x = 452,589,330,004.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,589,330,004.82/758,839.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,423.18

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