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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,849.34, 1,037,456.51 and 429,580.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,849.34, 1,037,456.51 and 429,580.31 is: 592,766.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,849.34 : 1,037,456.51 = 429,580.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,849.34/1,037,456.51 = 429,580.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,849.34x = 1,037,456.51 × 429,580.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,849.34x = 445,670,881,842.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,670,881,842.13/751,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,766.21

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