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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,839.70, 1,047,258.52 and 432,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,839.70, 1,047,258.52 and 432,166.60 is: 596,423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,839.70 : 1,047,258.52 = 432,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,839.70/1,047,258.52 = 432,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,839.70x = 1,047,258.52 × 432,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,839.70x = 452,590,153,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,590,153,909.43/758,839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,423.93

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