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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,862.74, 1,047,290.12 and 432,189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,862.74, 1,047,290.12 and 432,189.50 is: 596,455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,862.74 : 1,047,290.12 = 432,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,862.74/1,047,290.12 = 432,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,862.74x = 1,047,290.12 × 432,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,862.74x = 452,627,785,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,627,785,920.34/758,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,455.41

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