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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,762.91, 1,036,429.16 and 597,226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,762.91, 1,036,429.16 and 597,226.97 is: 823,375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,762.91 : 1,036,429.16 = 597,226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,762.91/1,036,429.16 = 597,226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,762.91x = 1,036,429.16 × 597,226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,762.91x = 618,983,438,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,983,438,678.17/751,762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,375.87

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