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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,869.84, 1,037,635.37 and 429,573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,869.84, 1,037,635.37 and 429,573.02 is: 592,842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,869.84 : 1,037,635.37 = 429,573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,869.84/1,037,635.37 = 429,573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,869.84x = 1,037,635.37 × 429,573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,869.84x = 445,740,154,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,740,154,361.54/751,869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,842.18

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