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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,889.97, 1,037,512.26 and 429,620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,889.97, 1,037,512.26 and 429,620.94 is: 592,822.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,889.97 : 1,037,512.26 = 429,620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,889.97/1,037,512.26 = 429,620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,889.97x = 1,037,512.26 × 429,620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,889.97x = 445,736,992,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,736,992,402.72/751,889.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,822.10

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