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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,248.26, 1,038,102.59 and 429,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,248.26, 1,038,102.59 and 429,965.28 is: 593,352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,248.26 : 1,038,102.59 = 429,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,248.26/1,038,102.59 = 429,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,248.26x = 1,038,102.59 × 429,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,248.26x = 446,348,063,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,348,063,437.74/752,248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,352.08

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