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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,050.52, 1,036,546.14 and 428,686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,050.52, 1,036,546.14 and 428,686.72 is: 591,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,050.52 : 1,036,546.14 = 428,686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,050.52/1,036,546.14 = 428,686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,050.52x = 1,036,546.14 × 428,686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,050.52x = 444,353,564,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,353,564,885.26/751,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,642.71

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