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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,871.84, 1,037,638.13 and 429,575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,871.84, 1,037,638.13 and 429,575.02 is: 592,844.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,871.84 : 1,037,638.13 = 429,575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,871.84/1,037,638.13 = 429,575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,871.84x = 1,037,638.13 × 429,575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,871.84x = 445,743,420,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,743,420,447.51/751,871.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,844.95

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