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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,362.96, 1,048,017.29 and 432,793.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,362.96, 1,048,017.29 and 432,793.37 is: 597,309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,362.96 : 1,048,017.29 = 432,793.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,362.96/1,048,017.29 = 432,793.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,362.96x = 1,048,017.29 × 432,793.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,362.96x = 453,574,935,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,574,935,213.44/759,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,309.79

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