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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,004.76, 1,036,346.94 and 428,702.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,004.76, 1,036,346.94 and 428,702.04 is: 591,586.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,004.76 : 1,036,346.94 = 428,702.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,004.76/1,036,346.94 = 428,702.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,004.76x = 1,036,346.94 × 428,702.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,004.76x = 444,284,047,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,284,047,325.76/751,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,586.19

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