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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,023.20, 1,037,793.72 and 429,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,023.20, 1,037,793.72 and 429,732.52 is: 593,031.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,023.20 : 1,037,793.72 = 429,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,023.20/1,037,793.72 = 429,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,023.20x = 1,037,793.72 × 429,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,023.20x = 445,973,712,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,973,712,973.13/752,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,031.86

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