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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,848.06, 1,037,454.72 and 429,579.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,848.06, 1,037,454.72 and 429,579.03 is: 592,764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,848.06 : 1,037,454.72 = 429,579.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,848.06/1,037,454.72 = 429,579.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,848.06x = 1,037,454.72 × 429,579.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,848.06x = 445,668,792,286.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,668,792,286.52/751,848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,764.44

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