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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,021.36, 1,037,791.17 and 429,730.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,021.36, 1,037,791.17 and 429,730.68 is: 593,029.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,021.36 : 1,037,791.17 = 429,730.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,021.36/1,037,791.17 = 429,730.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,021.36x = 1,037,791.17 × 429,730.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,021.36x = 445,970,705,182.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,970,705,182.10/752,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,029.31

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