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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,531.20, 1,037,121.60 and 429,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,531.20, 1,037,121.60 and 429,284.16 is: 592,417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,531.20 : 1,037,121.60 = 429,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,531.20/1,037,121.60 = 429,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,531.20x = 1,037,121.60 × 429,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,531.20x = 445,219,874,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,219,874,873.86/751,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,417.02

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