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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,861.25, 1,047,288.06 and 432,188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,861.25, 1,047,288.06 and 432,188.01 is: 596,453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,861.25 : 1,047,288.06 = 432,188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,861.25/1,047,288.06 = 432,188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,861.25x = 1,047,288.06 × 432,188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,861.25x = 452,625,342,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,625,342,548.16/758,861.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,453.36

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