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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,247.51, 1,038,101.55 and 429,964.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,247.51, 1,038,101.55 and 429,964.53 is: 593,351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,247.51 : 1,038,101.55 = 429,964.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,247.51/1,038,101.55 = 429,964.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,247.51x = 1,038,101.55 × 429,964.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,247.51x = 446,346,839,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,346,839,847.51/752,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,351.04

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