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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,467.96, 1,037,097.60 and 429,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,467.96, 1,037,097.60 and 429,226.20 is: 592,373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,467.96 : 1,037,097.60 = 429,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,467.96/1,037,097.60 = 429,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,467.96x = 1,037,097.60 × 429,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,467.96x = 445,149,461,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,149,461,877.12/751,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,373.18

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