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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,041.96, 1,047,476.09 and 432,354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,041.96, 1,047,476.09 and 432,354.92 is: 596,648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,041.96 : 1,047,476.09 = 432,354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,041.96/1,047,476.09 = 432,354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,041.96x = 1,047,476.09 × 432,354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,041.96x = 452,881,436,937.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,881,436,937.37/759,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,648.75

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