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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,688.40, 1,036,024.48 and 428,447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,688.40, 1,036,024.48 and 428,447.32 is: 591,299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,688.40 : 1,036,024.48 = 428,447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,688.40/1,036,024.48 = 428,447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,688.40x = 1,036,024.48 × 428,447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,688.40x = 443,881,911,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,881,911,910.39/750,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,299.81

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