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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,244.79, 1,038,097.81 and 429,961.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,244.79, 1,038,097.81 and 429,961.81 is: 593,347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,244.79 : 1,038,097.81 = 429,961.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,244.79/1,038,097.81 = 429,961.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,244.79x = 1,038,097.81 × 429,961.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,244.79x = 446,342,409,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,342,409,674.49/752,244.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,347.29

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