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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,249.04, 1,038,103.67 and 429,966.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,249.04, 1,038,103.67 and 429,966.06 is: 593,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,249.04 : 1,038,103.67 = 429,966.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,249.04/1,038,103.67 = 429,966.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,249.04x = 1,038,103.67 × 429,966.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,249.04x = 446,349,342,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,349,342,711.61/752,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,353.16

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