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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,517.76, 1,037,073.06 and 429,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,517.76, 1,037,073.06 and 429,221.20 is: 592,313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,517.76 : 1,037,073.06 = 429,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,517.76/1,037,073.06 = 429,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,517.76x = 1,037,073.06 × 429,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,517.76x = 445,133,743,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,133,743,300.87/751,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,313.01

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