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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,891.86, 1,037,514.78 and 429,622.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,891.86, 1,037,514.78 and 429,622.83 is: 592,824.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,891.86 : 1,037,514.78 = 429,622.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,891.86/1,037,514.78 = 429,622.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,891.86x = 1,037,514.78 × 429,622.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,891.86x = 445,740,035,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,740,035,950.43/751,891.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,824.66

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