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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,191.24, 1,038,115.70 and 429,914.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,191.24, 1,038,115.70 and 429,914.92 is: 593,335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,191.24 : 1,038,115.70 = 429,914.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,191.24/1,038,115.70 = 429,914.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,191.24x = 1,038,115.70 × 429,914.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,191.24x = 446,301,428,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,301,428,116.24/752,191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,335.05

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