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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,729.68, 1,036,023.80 and 428,433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,729.68, 1,036,023.80 and 428,433.36 is: 591,247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,729.68 : 1,036,023.80 = 428,433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,729.68/1,036,023.80 = 428,433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,729.68x = 1,036,023.80 × 428,433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,729.68x = 443,867,157,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,867,157,673.97/750,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,247.65

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