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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,878.22, 1,037,496.04 and 429,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,878.22, 1,037,496.04 and 429,609.20 is: 592,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,878.22 : 1,037,496.04 = 429,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,878.22/1,037,496.04 = 429,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,878.22x = 1,037,496.04 × 429,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,878.22x = 445,717,843,747.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,717,843,747.57/751,878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,805.90

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