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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,810.85, 1,036,135.70 and 428,514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,810.85, 1,036,135.70 and 428,514.46 is: 591,359.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,810.85 : 1,036,135.70 = 428,514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,810.85/1,036,135.70 = 428,514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,810.85x = 1,036,135.70 × 428,514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,810.85x = 443,999,129,972.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,999,129,972.22/750,810.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,359.50

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