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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,022.73, 1,037,793.08 and 429,732.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,022.73, 1,037,793.08 and 429,732.06 is: 593,031.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,022.73 : 1,037,793.08 = 429,732.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,022.73/1,037,793.08 = 429,732.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,022.73x = 1,037,793.08 × 429,732.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,022.73x = 445,972,958,122.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,972,958,122.15/752,022.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,031.22

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