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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,249.24, 1,038,103.92 and 429,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,249.24, 1,038,103.92 and 429,966.24 is: 593,353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,249.24 : 1,038,103.92 = 429,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,249.24/1,038,103.92 = 429,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,249.24x = 1,038,103.92 × 429,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,249.24x = 446,349,639,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,349,639,211.66/752,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,353.40

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