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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,859.74, 1,047,285.98 and 432,186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,859.74, 1,047,285.98 and 432,186.50 is: 596,451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,859.74 : 1,047,285.98 = 432,186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,859.74/1,047,285.98 = 432,186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,859.74x = 1,047,285.98 × 432,186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,859.74x = 452,622,854,797.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,622,854,797.91/758,859.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,451.27

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