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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,044.12, 1,036,482.39 and 428,857.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,044.12, 1,036,482.39 and 428,857.71 is: 591,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,044.12 : 1,036,482.39 = 428,857.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,044.12/1,036,482.39 = 428,857.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,044.12x = 1,036,482.39 × 428,857.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,044.12x = 444,503,464,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,503,464,230.73/751,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,847.34

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