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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,882.87, 1,037,653.28 and 429,586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,882.87, 1,037,653.28 and 429,586.08 is: 592,860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,882.87 : 1,037,653.28 = 429,586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,882.87/1,037,653.28 = 429,586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,882.87x = 1,037,653.28 × 429,586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,882.87x = 445,761,404,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,761,404,954.34/751,882.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,860.17

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