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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,895.86, 1,037,520.30 and 429,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,895.86, 1,037,520.30 and 429,626.84 is: 592,830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,895.86 : 1,037,520.30 = 429,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,895.86/1,037,520.30 = 429,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,895.86x = 1,037,520.30 × 429,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,895.86x = 445,746,567,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,746,567,924.85/751,895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,830.19

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