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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,723.68, 1,036,015.52 and 428,427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,723.68, 1,036,015.52 and 428,427.36 is: 591,239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,723.68 : 1,036,015.52 = 428,427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,723.68/1,036,015.52 = 428,427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,723.68x = 1,036,015.52 × 428,427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,723.68x = 443,857,394,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,857,394,152.63/750,723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,239.37

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