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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,921.22, 1,037,555.65 and 429,652.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,921.22, 1,037,555.65 and 429,652.18 is: 592,865.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,921.22 : 1,037,555.65 = 429,652.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,921.22/1,037,555.65 = 429,652.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,921.22x = 1,037,555.65 × 429,652.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,921.22x = 445,788,046,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,788,046,893.82/751,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,865.36

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