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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,057.40, 1,037,773.26 and 429,703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,057.40, 1,037,773.26 and 429,703.32 is: 592,952.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,057.40 : 1,037,773.26 = 429,703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,057.40/1,037,773.26 = 429,703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,057.40x = 1,037,773.26 × 429,703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,057.40x = 445,934,615,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,934,615,229.22/752,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,952.90

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