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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,244.54, 1,038,097.47 and 429,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,244.54, 1,038,097.47 and 429,961.56 is: 593,346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,244.54 : 1,038,097.47 = 429,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,244.54/1,038,097.47 = 429,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,244.54x = 1,038,097.47 × 429,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,244.54x = 446,342,000,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,342,000,292.96/752,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,346.95

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