Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,883.87, 1,037,654.66 and 429,587.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 751,883.87, 1,037,654.66 and 429,587.08 is: 592,861.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
751,883.87 : 1,037,654.66 = 429,587.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
751,883.87/1,037,654.66 = 429,587.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
751,883.87x = 1,037,654.66 × 429,587.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
751,883.87x = 445,763,035,437.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,763,035,437.79/751,883.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,861.55
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