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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,834.87, 1,037,436.52 and 429,565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,834.87, 1,037,436.52 and 429,565.84 is: 592,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,834.87 : 1,037,436.52 = 429,565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,834.87/1,037,436.52 = 429,565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,834.87x = 1,037,436.52 × 429,565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,834.87x = 445,647,290,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,647,290,160.48/751,834.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,746.24

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