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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,199.28, 1,036,754.28 and 428,836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,199.28, 1,036,754.28 and 428,836.56 is: 591,851.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,199.28 : 1,036,754.28 = 428,836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,199.28/1,036,754.28 = 428,836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,199.28x = 1,036,754.28 × 428,836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,199.28x = 444,598,139,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,598,139,000.48/751,199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,851.13

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