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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,922.72, 1,037,557.72 and 429,653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,922.72, 1,037,557.72 and 429,653.68 is: 592,867.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,922.72 : 1,037,557.72 = 429,653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,922.72/1,037,557.72 = 429,653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,922.72x = 1,037,557.72 × 429,653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,922.72x = 445,790,492,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,790,492,610.41/751,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,867.43

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