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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,023.23, 1,037,793.77 and 429,732.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,023.23, 1,037,793.77 and 429,732.56 is: 593,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,023.23 : 1,037,793.77 = 429,732.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,023.23/1,037,793.77 = 429,732.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,023.23x = 1,037,793.77 × 429,732.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,023.23x = 445,973,766,196.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,973,766,196.52/752,023.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,031.90

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