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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,799.83, 1,036,120.50 and 428,503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,799.83, 1,036,120.50 and 428,503.46 is: 591,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,799.83 : 1,036,120.50 = 428,503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,799.83/1,036,120.50 = 428,503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,799.83x = 1,036,120.50 × 428,503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,799.83x = 443,981,217,084.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,981,217,084.41/750,799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,344.32

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