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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,886.97, 1,037,658.92 and 429,590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,886.97, 1,037,658.92 and 429,590.16 is: 592,865.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,886.97 : 1,037,658.92 = 429,590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,886.97/1,037,658.92 = 429,590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,886.97x = 1,037,658.92 × 429,590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,886.97x = 445,768,059,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,768,059,320.28/751,886.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,865.79

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