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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,893.86, 1,037,517.54 and 429,624.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,893.86, 1,037,517.54 and 429,624.84 is: 592,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,893.86 : 1,037,517.54 = 429,624.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,893.86/1,037,517.54 = 429,624.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,893.86x = 1,037,517.54 × 429,624.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,893.86x = 445,743,307,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,743,307,119.69/751,893.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,827.43

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