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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,240.44, 1,036,740.06 and 428,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,240.44, 1,036,740.06 and 428,953.32 is: 591,971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,240.44 : 1,036,740.06 = 428,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,240.44/1,036,740.06 = 428,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,240.44x = 1,036,740.06 × 428,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,240.44x = 444,713,090,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,713,090,714.00/751,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,971.71

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