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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,019.85, 1,037,789.10 and 429,729.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,019.85, 1,037,789.10 and 429,729.17 is: 593,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,019.85 : 1,037,789.10 = 429,729.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,019.85/1,037,789.10 = 429,729.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,019.85x = 1,037,789.10 × 429,729.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,019.85x = 445,968,251,172.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,968,251,172.52/752,019.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,027.24

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