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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,886.01, 1,037,657.58 and 429,589.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,886.01, 1,037,657.58 and 429,589.17 is: 592,864.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,886.01 : 1,037,657.58 = 429,589.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,886.01/1,037,657.58 = 429,589.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,886.01x = 1,037,657.58 × 429,589.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,886.01x = 445,766,458,536.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,766,458,536.41/751,886.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,864.41

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