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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,158.16, 1,047,531.24 and 432,479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,158.16, 1,047,531.24 and 432,479.76 is: 596,761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,158.16 : 1,047,531.24 = 432,479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,158.16/1,047,531.24 = 432,479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,158.16x = 1,047,531.24 × 432,479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,158.16x = 453,036,059,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,036,059,267.70/759,158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,761.10

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