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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,835.88, 1,037,437.90 and 429,566.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,835.88, 1,037,437.90 and 429,566.84 is: 592,747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,835.88 : 1,037,437.90 = 429,566.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,835.88/1,037,437.90 = 429,566.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,835.88x = 1,037,437.90 × 429,566.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,835.88x = 445,648,920,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,648,920,399.24/751,835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,747.61

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