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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,870.84, 1,037,636.75 and 429,574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,870.84, 1,037,636.75 and 429,574.02 is: 592,843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,870.84 : 1,037,636.75 = 429,574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,870.84/1,037,636.75 = 429,574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,870.84x = 1,037,636.75 × 429,574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,870.84x = 445,741,789,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,741,789,997.24/751,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,843.57

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