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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,840.27, 1,047,259.29 and 432,167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,840.27, 1,047,259.29 and 432,167.07 is: 596,424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,840.27 : 1,047,259.29 = 432,167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,840.27/1,047,259.29 = 432,167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,840.27x = 1,047,259.29 × 432,167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,840.27x = 452,590,978,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,590,978,889.58/758,840.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,424.57

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