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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,246.29, 1,038,099.88 and 429,963.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,246.29, 1,038,099.88 and 429,963.31 is: 593,349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,246.29 : 1,038,099.88 = 429,963.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,246.29/1,038,099.88 = 429,963.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,246.29x = 1,038,099.88 × 429,963.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,246.29x = 446,344,860,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,344,860,515.40/752,246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,349.37

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