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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,207.78, 1,036,766.01 and 428,845.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,207.78, 1,036,766.01 and 428,845.06 is: 591,862.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,207.78 : 1,036,766.01 = 428,845.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,207.78/1,036,766.01 = 428,845.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,207.78x = 1,036,766.01 × 428,845.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,207.78x = 444,611,981,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,611,981,764.41/751,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,862.86

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