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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,002.76, 1,036,344.18 and 428,700.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,002.76, 1,036,344.18 and 428,700.04 is: 591,583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,002.76 : 1,036,344.18 = 428,700.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,002.76/1,036,344.18 = 428,700.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,002.76x = 1,036,344.18 × 428,700.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,002.76x = 444,280,791,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,280,791,419.77/751,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,583.43

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