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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,879.22, 1,037,497.42 and 429,610.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,879.22, 1,037,497.42 and 429,610.19 is: 592,807.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,879.22 : 1,037,497.42 = 429,610.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,879.22/1,037,497.42 = 429,610.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,879.22x = 1,037,497.42 × 429,610.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,879.22x = 445,719,463,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,719,463,730.71/751,879.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,807.26

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