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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,308.16, 1,047,733.44 and 432,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,308.16, 1,047,733.44 and 432,624 is: 596,957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,308.16 : 1,047,733.44 = 432,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,308.16/1,047,733.44 = 432,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,308.16x = 1,047,733.44 × 432,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,308.16x = 453,274,631,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,274,631,746.56/759,308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,957.41

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