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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,031.86, 1,047,462.13 and 432,344.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,031.86, 1,047,462.13 and 432,344.79 is: 596,634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,031.86 : 1,047,462.13 = 432,344.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,031.86/1,047,462.13 = 432,344.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,031.86x = 1,047,462.13 × 432,344.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,031.86x = 452,864,795,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,864,795,168.23/759,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,634.76

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