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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,886.47, 1,037,658.23 and 429,589.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,886.47, 1,037,658.23 and 429,589.66 is: 592,865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,886.47 : 1,037,658.23 = 429,589.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,886.47/1,037,658.23 = 429,589.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,886.47x = 1,037,658.23 × 429,589.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,886.47x = 445,767,246,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,767,246,221.90/751,886.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,865.10

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