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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,023.10, 1,037,793.59 and 429,732.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,023.10, 1,037,793.59 and 429,732.42 is: 593,031.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,023.10 : 1,037,793.59 = 429,732.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,023.10/1,037,793.59 = 429,732.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,023.10x = 1,037,793.59 × 429,732.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,023.10x = 445,973,550,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,973,550,891.19/752,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,031.72

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