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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,060.52, 1,036,559.94 and 428,696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,060.52, 1,036,559.94 and 428,696.72 is: 591,656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,060.52 : 1,036,559.94 = 428,696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,060.52/1,036,559.94 = 428,696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,060.52x = 1,036,559.94 × 428,696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,060.52x = 444,369,846,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,369,846,361.40/751,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,656.51

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