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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,832.37, 1,037,433.08 and 429,563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,832.37, 1,037,433.08 and 429,563.34 is: 592,742.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,832.37 : 1,037,433.08 = 429,563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,832.37/1,037,433.08 = 429,563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,832.37x = 1,037,433.08 × 429,563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,832.37x = 445,643,218,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,643,218,871.29/751,832.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,742.79

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