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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,244.04, 1,038,096.77 and 429,961.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,244.04, 1,038,096.77 and 429,961.06 is: 593,346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,244.04 : 1,038,096.77 = 429,961.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,244.04/1,038,096.77 = 429,961.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,244.04x = 1,038,096.77 × 429,961.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,244.04x = 446,341,183,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,341,183,971.49/752,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,346.26

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