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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,851.44, 1,037,459.39 and 429,582.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,851.44, 1,037,459.39 and 429,582.41 is: 592,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,851.44 : 1,037,459.39 = 429,582.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,851.44/1,037,459.39 = 429,582.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,851.44x = 1,037,459.39 × 429,582.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,851.44x = 445,674,297,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,674,297,698.12/751,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,769.10

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