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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,852.92, 1,037,461.44 and 429,583.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,852.92, 1,037,461.44 and 429,583.89 is: 592,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,852.92 : 1,037,461.44 = 429,583.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,852.92/1,037,461.44 = 429,583.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,852.92x = 1,037,461.44 × 429,583.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,852.92x = 445,676,721,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,676,721,120.20/751,852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,771.15

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