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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,869.34, 1,037,634.68 and 429,572.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,869.34, 1,037,634.68 and 429,572.51 is: 592,841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,869.34 : 1,037,634.68 = 429,572.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,869.34/1,037,634.68 = 429,572.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,869.34x = 1,037,634.68 × 429,572.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,869.34x = 445,739,338,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,739,338,356.06/751,869.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,841.49

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