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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,208.12, 1,037,794.70 and 429,689.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,208.12, 1,037,794.70 and 429,689.88 is: 592,827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,208.12 : 1,037,794.70 = 429,689.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,208.12/1,037,794.70 = 429,689.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,208.12x = 1,037,794.70 × 429,689.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,208.12x = 445,929,880,107.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,929,880,107.64/752,208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,827.79

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