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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,056.40, 1,037,771.88 and 429,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,056.40, 1,037,771.88 and 429,702.32 is: 592,951.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,056.40 : 1,037,771.88 = 429,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,056.40/1,037,771.88 = 429,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,056.40x = 1,037,771.88 × 429,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,056.40x = 445,932,984,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,932,984,466.76/752,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,951.52

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