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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,850.34, 1,037,457.88 and 429,581.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,850.34, 1,037,457.88 and 429,581.31 is: 592,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,850.34 : 1,037,457.88 = 429,581.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,850.34/1,037,457.88 = 429,581.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,850.34x = 1,037,457.88 × 429,581.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,850.34x = 445,672,515,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,672,515,160.22/751,850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,767.59

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