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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,926.78, 1,037,734.74 and 429,684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,926.78, 1,037,734.74 and 429,684.48 is: 593,007.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,926.78 : 1,037,734.74 = 429,684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,926.78/1,037,734.74 = 429,684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,926.78x = 1,037,734.74 × 429,684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,926.78x = 445,898,512,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,898,512,134.84/751,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,007.89

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