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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,940.24, 1,037,734.61 and 429,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,940.24, 1,037,734.61 and 429,663.92 is: 592,968.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,940.24 : 1,037,734.61 = 429,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,940.24/1,037,734.61 = 429,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,940.24x = 1,037,734.61 × 429,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,940.24x = 445,877,113,115.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,877,113,115.28/751,940.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,968.82

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